Somerset County Chief Deputy Mike Mitchell was not immediately able to confirm details of what led to the chase nor who was charged in connection with the incident.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Maine Arts Academy in Augusta gets federal grant for school safety improvements
The public charter school is to use $93,000 in federal funds to help make sure students are safe at their new school, a former health care facility.
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Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Ohtani free agency sweepstakes off to a clandestine start at GM meetings
The developing Ohtani sweepstakes could cost the winning team upward of $500 million.
Posted inNation & World, News
Russia reportedly is using Ukrainian POWs to fight in their homeland on Moscow’s side
Experts say such actions would be an apparent violation of the Geneva Conventions, which forbids POWs from being exposed to combat or from working in unhealthy or dangerous conditions – coerced or not.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
To help 2024 voters, Meta says it will begin labeling political ads that use AI-generated imagery
AI-generated political ads have already made an appearance in the U.S. In April, the Republican National Committee released an entirely AI-generated ad meant to show the future of the United States if Joe Biden is reelected.
Posted inElection 2023, Politics
Farmington-based school district referendum passes
With over 5,400 votes cast, RSU 9 to complete the purchase of the Holman Mission House, which the district will use for administrative purposes.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Auto wage hikes complicate the search for an affordable EV
The UAW’s contract wins put more pressure on Big Three carmakers, but wages are only one variable in controlling electric vehicle costs.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as part of impeachment inquiry
House Republicans summon President Biden’s family members as lawmakers’ yearlong investigation has failed to uncover evidence directly implicating the president in any wrongdoing.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
An innovative financing model is ensuring everyone can afford a heat pump
Heat pumps can move heat in and out of the home to keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
‘In the Arena’ podcast Ep. 6: Post-Election Day instant analysis
“In the Arena” is a podcast for Mainers interested in a deeper understanding of the political issues facing our state, featuring former TV anchor/reporter Pat Callaghan, former Republican state Sen. Phil Harriman and former Democratic Portland mayor Ethan Strimling. This week, on Episode 6 of ‘In The Arena,’ Pat, Phil and Ethan take a closer […]