The cost of living index rose 2.4%, prompting an increase in Maine’s minimum wage, tipped wage and overtime threshold.
2023
Posted inNation & World
One American, 2 Russians blast off in Russian capsule to International Space Station
The crew was due to arrive 3 hours later, joining 7 station residents from the U.S., Russia, Denmark, and Japan.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine prepares for impacts from Hurricane Lee
Emergency responders and public works departments are adding staff, checking equipment and reaching out to people without shelter as the storm heads closer to Maine, with gusting winds and blowing rain.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ukrainian troops reclaim a village near Bakhmut. It’s a small win in a churning counteroffensive
Three months of intense fighting finally wore down Russian forces in Andriivka, a tiny patch along the sprawling front, allowing Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade to make a lightning move to encircle Russian forces.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Settlement talks expected to continue in lawsuit over state’s indigent defense system
After Justice Michaela Murphy rejected a proposed deal this week, the ACLU says it will continue working on a settlement, but is prepared to go to trial.
Posted inNation & World
Iran deal shows Biden administration willing to pay big price to free Americans
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Bowdoin College graduation remains detained in Russia.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Department of Agriculture announces 2023 Big E Fair lineup
The 2023 Big E fair is scheduled Friday, Sept. 15 to Sunday, Oct. 1, in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Colombian artist Fernando Botero, known for his inflated forms, dies
The renowned painter and sculptor died at age 91 of complications from pneumonia.
Posted inNews
Hiram deaths ruled murder-suicide
Maine State Police were called to Clemons Cove for a disturbance at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Sept. 8-15, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.