Bowdoin College graduate and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted after a secret and swift trial in Russia where he was accused of gathering secret information for the U.S.
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Madison residents can weigh in on addiction clinic ordinance
A public hearing on the Planning Board’s proposal for an ordinance restricting the locations of outpatient addiction treatment centers and clinics is scheduled for Tuesday night.
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Central Maine Democrats pick new candidates for local legislative ballots, including Waterville-area Senate race
Nathaniel White of Fairfield will take on Rep. Scott Cyrway, an Albion Republican, in the Senate District 16 race in November. Democrats in the Pittston area also tapped Judith Tunkle of Dresden to face Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea.
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Week In Photos June 12-19, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Top UN court says Israel’s occupation of West Bank violates international law
The International Court of Justice ruled that Israel’s presence in the Palestinian occupied territories is ‘illegal’ and should be ended as ‘rapidly as possible.’
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Maine CDC shares tips to prevent rabies from bats
As bats become more active during the summer, precautions can limit exposure.
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Russia convicts WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich of espionage
A Russian court has convicted Evan Gershkovich, a Bowdoin grad and U.S. journalist, on espionage charges that his employer and the U.S. have rejected as a politically motivated sham.
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Sunbeam vessel to host open house in Boothbay Harbor July 27
Maine Seacoast Mission’s 74-foot flagship vessel Sunbeam is set to host an open house from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Brown’s Wharf in Boothbay Harbor. People can tour Sunbeam and learn more about the mission’s work in coastal Washington County and on outer, unbridged islands. Mission programming via Sunbeam regularly provides support through community […]
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Worldwide software glitch snarls Maine banks, businesses
Flights at the Portland International Jetport were canceled or delayed, some Mainers were blocked from accessing bank accounts, and businesses of all kinds saw interruptions in operations after a CrowdStrike software glitch.
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Farmington church to host vacation Bible school
FARMINGTON — The Great Jungle Journey, a vacation Bible school, is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 29-Aug. 2 at the New Hope Baptist Church, 268 Perham St. Classes will be provided for ages 4 through grade six. This event is free and open to the public. Register at the door […]