Michael Skakel is suing an investigator and the town of Greenwich, Connecticut, after he spent 11 years in prison.
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Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
New Waterville mayor Morris cites economic development focus during City Hall swearing-in ceremony
The inauguration ceremony for Mike Morris drew more than 100 people Tuesday night to the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Valley boys hand Forest Hills 1st loss
Louis scores 24 to lead Cavaliers; Waterville boys top Erskine for first win.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers propose bills to expand tribal gaming
Lawmakers will hold public hearings Wednesday afternoon on proposals to grant tribes exclusive access to all Internet gambling and to open the door for a tribal casino.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
New Jersey Sen. Menendez accused of aiding Qatar in exchange for bribes
The indictment says a Qatari investor negotiated a multimillion-dollar investment in a real estate project planned by Fred Daibes, one of three businessmen charged, and the 70-year-old senator and his wife.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. national debt hits record $34 trillion as Congress gears up for funding fight
The debt doesn’t appear to be a weight on the economy right now, but its path in the future might put at risk national security and major programs like Social Security.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire marshal’s office committed ‘flagrant violation’ of union contract, labor board finds
The Maine Labor Relations Board concluded that an unnamed lieutenant in the Fire Marshal’s Office made changes to mileage reimbursements and the way employees swap shifts without going through the collective bargaining process.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Supreme Court sides with state regulators, allows special gas rate for Bucksport generator
In its Dec. 28 decision, the court ruled that the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s approval of the special rate ‘did not result in unjust, unreasonable or discriminatory rates.’
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Franklin County commissioners set aside $100,000 in TIF funds for snowmobile trail repair
The commission elected a new chairman of the board, Commissioner Lance Harvell of Farmington.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Police charge suspects in August robbery of Big Apple store in Madison
Two of the suspects have been charged for their roles in the incident, while a third suspect has not yet been charged or identified publicly by police.