The town of Wilton had lengthy discussions about the funding of the water transmission line project and other items at their annual town meeting on Tuesday.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
In rowdy scene, House Republicans censure Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations
The California Democrat, the former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the lead prosecutor in Trump’s first impeachment trial, has long been a top Republican political target.
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Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
NBA notebook: Celtics on verge of acquiring Kristaps Porzingis
According to multiple reports, Boston would trade Malcolm Brogdon as part of a three-team deal with the Wizards and Clippers.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Two former Franklin County sheriff’s deputies scheduled to change plea connected to alleged illicit marijuana, money-laundering scheme in Farmington
Brad Scovil of Rangeley and Derrick Doucette of Jay are anticipated to plead to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden calling China’s leader a ‘dictator’ opens new rift just after Blinken’s tensions-easing trip
A senior administration official said it should come as ‘no surprise’ that Biden ‘speaks candidly about China and the differences that we have.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Equal Rights Amendment champion comes up short in final effort as Maine lawmaker
Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt has advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment for five decades, first at the national level and later in Maine.
Posted inNation & World
‘We will not stop’: King, Collins sign letter demanding Bowdoin College graduate’s release
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter and Bowdoin College graduate, has been detained in Russia since March on spying charges that U.S. officials call bogus.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Madison town manager to soon take on new role as Somerset County administrator
Tim Curtis saw dramatic changes in Madison over the last eight years, including the closure of the paper mill and its resurrection as a manufacturing hub, and now he’s turning his attention to the economic development needs of the county.
Posted inSports
Women’s World Cup: U.S. roster includes mix of veterans, youngsters
Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and Kelley O’Hara will play in their fourth World Cup, joined by 18-year-old newcomer Alyssa Thompson.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Court ‘blitz’ underway in effort to tackle backlog of criminal cases in Kennebec County
The caseload in Kennebec County courts is 67% higher than it was pre-pandemic, with 2,343 cases pending.