The move unlocks federal grant funding to address damages across eight counties to roads and bridges, clear debris and install protective measures.
2023
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. set to destroy its last chemical weapons, closing deadly chapter dating to World War I
It’s a defining moment for arms control efforts worldwide.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Reynolds Forest conservation, recreation area in Sidney to grow following land donation
The Kennebec Land Trust has received a 7-acre donation of hayfields next to its 35-acre property off West River Road.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos June 30-July 7, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inMaine
Inmate who left Machias work release site back in custody
James Berube was taken back into custody following a seven-hour standoff with police, according to the Maine Department of Corrections.
Posted inBusiness, News
U.S. slowed hiring but still added solid 209,000 jobs in June in sign of economy’s resilience
Many industries are still adding jobs to keep up with consumer demand and restore their workforces to pre-pandemic levels.
Posted inNation & World, News
Why the U.S. is willing to send Ukraine cluster munitions now
The Biden administration has agreed to provide controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine that it says could help its forces penetrate Russia’s defensive lines, but that many nations have pledged not to use again due to risks to civilians.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: ‘Just East of Nowhere’
Answers to some questions can be complicated
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Bring a dental therapy school to Maine
While we have great access to dental hygienists here in Maine, we do not have the level of training between hygienist and dentist. That must change.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Affirmative action carries on for students who are white, male and wealthy
The Supreme Court’s recent decision will do little to curb discrimination in higher education.