The vast major are conservative-leaning churches responding to what they see as the United Methodists’ failure to enforce bans on same-sex marriage and the ordaining of openly LGBTQ persons.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Grant program boosts high-speed fiber internet access to Skowhegan area residents, businesses
The upgraded service comes amid ongoing efforts — and an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars — to bring faster internet service to communities across Maine.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Manchester man killed after being struck by truck on I-95 in Augusta
Matthew Galletta, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene of what was reported as a pedestrian-motor vehicle crash at 5:20 a.m. Friday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Dec. 8-15, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Attorneys spar over whether Trump can appear on Maine’s presidential primary ballot
While opponents cite Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to make a case for why he should be disqualified, lawyers for the Republican argue at a hearing Friday that the secretary of state doesn’t have the authority to make that decision.
Posted inMaine
Leader of Maine National Guard retiring; Mills nominates first woman to post
If confirmed by the Legislature, Brig. Gen. Diane Dunn would succeed the retiring Maj. Gen. Douglas Farnham.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Local folk band performance at Maine Academy of Natural Sciences shines light on twin sisters’ bond
Isabelle and Phoebe Rogers, who form the band Sagittarius Rising, are scheduled to perform on the Hinckley campus Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Portland-based developer to turn historic Skowhegan property into workforce apartments
Brian Eng, who has taken up a special interest in the region over the past three years, is planning to convert his Airbnb at 31 Court St. into five long-term rentals.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: The gift of books
Having gone through the publishing process makes one appreciate even more what a gift it is to hold a book in one’s hands and travel its pages, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israeli military says it mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in battle-torn part of Gaza
The army’s chief spokesman said soldiers in Gaza City mistakenly identified the three Israelis as a threat and opened fire on them.