As part of Indigenous Peoples Week, University of Maine at Farmington held a panel discussion Oct. 16 on the Wabanaki’s current political struggles, the journey to date to assert sovereignty and efforts by others along the way.
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Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Wilton continues interviews for town manager
Current Town Manager Perry Ellsworth confirmed on Tuesday the town is still in the interview process for the position of town manager.
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New dentist office hits Wilton
Opened on Monday, Oct. 2, Western Mountain Dentistry is looking to become a staple of the community helmed by a UMF graduate.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Wilton enacts cannabis moratorium
After months of discussion, the town of Wilton voted to enact a moratorium on all cannabis licensing for a duration of 180 days on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Prosecutor in Kennebec, Somerset counties hired to lead new public defender office in Augusta
Beginning in November, Frayla Tarpinian, who has worked in the Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney’s Office for more than a decade, is to oversee the first brick-and-mortar public defender office in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Federal judge dismisses charges against former Wilton police officer and former Oxford County deputy in illicit marijuana operation
Kevin Lemay of Farmington and James McLamb of Auburn were each charged by the federal government on Nov. 9, 2021, with tampering with documents. They previously pleaded not guilty.
Posted inBusiness, News
Feds identify Gulf of Maine area for offshore wind
The 3.5 million-acre area excludes lobster fishing grounds and all right whale restricted areas.
Posted inNation & World, New England
New Hampshire sharply increasing patrols along Canadian border
Gov. Chris Sununu plans to use $1.4 million in state funding to create the Northern Border Alliance Task Force.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College football: NCAA investigating allegations of sign-stealing by No. 2 Michigan
The NCAA is looking into whether Michigan football sent representatives to scout future opponents in person, a rules violation.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Cony, Gardiner prep for 145th meeting as regular season comes to a close
Playoff seedings on the line as Rams, Tigers set to meet in Augusta