In the Senate, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Americans elected Senate Democrats ‘to be a firewall’ against what he said are Republicans’ extreme views.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, News
2nd arrest made in case of MLB Hall of Fame pitcher’s grandson born in New Hampshire woods
The baby boy was left alone in a tent in subfreezing cold for more than an hour in December before officers found him, authorities say.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Trinward elected chairwoman of Waterville Board of Education
Pamela Trinward, a lifelong Waterville resident, former state representative and 19-year member of the Board of Education, was elected Monday to chair the board, succeeding Joan Phillips-Sandy, who did not seek re-election in November.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Augusta Planning Board approves Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office move to Winthrop Street site
Under the plan, most county sheriff’s office operations will shift from Hill House at 125 State St. to an existing office building at 73 Winthrop St.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Women’s basketball: Young UMaine-Augusta eager for another run at nationals
After slow start to season, Moose (12-4) now riding an impressive 9-game winning streak.
Posted inNation & World, News
New Mega Millions jackpot of $1.35 billion is game’s 2nd highest
The numbers drawn late Tuesday night were: 7, 13, 14, 15, 18 and gold Mega Ball 9.
Posted inNation & World, News
Battle rages in Ukraine mining town; Russia replaces general
Soledar’s fall, while unlikely to provide a turning point in the war, would be a prize for a Kremlin starved of good news and offer Russian troops a springboard to conquer other areas of Donetsk province.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes nearly 10% increase in 2-year budget
The spending proposal does not call for raising taxes and would use projected revenue surpluses to expand programs such as free community college tuition and public school investments.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fire destroys Industry house, displaces occupants
A cat is missing from the residence, which also included a licensed medical marijuana grow operation.
Posted inCommunity
State affordable health insurance deadline is Jan. 15
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Service urges Maine residents who lack affordable health insurance to sign up by the deadline of Sunday, Jan. 15, for a 2023 health plan through CoverME.gov, Maine’s health insurance marketplace. Free enrollment assistance is available online, over the phone, and in person to help consumers find […]