Recreational marijuana is back on the ballot and faces strong opposition after a previous voter-approved law was reversed.
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Morning Sentinel, Kennebec Journal staff take top honors at annual Maine press ceremony
The Maine Press Association’s annual awards ceremony was held Saturday at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center in Bar Harbor.
Challenge at the checkout: Mainers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices
Historic inflationary pressures are making it difficult to put food on the table, forcing shoppers to scout for deals and cut back.
DFD Russell Medical Centers welcome new family nurse practitioner
MONMOUTH — DFD Russell Medical Centers recently announced the addition of board-certified family nurse practitioner Christopher Butler to the DFD team. Butler practices health care cooperatively with his patients, educating people on their health and involving them in shared medical decision-making. Butler holds a Master of Science in nursing — family nurse practitioner from the […]
Waterville Creates announces staffing changes
Waterville Creates recently announced the arrival of several new staff members across the organization. Bryant Cyr was hired as production manager and Michael Churchill appointed technical director for the Waterville Opera House. Cyr previously worked in the Boston and New York City theater industries for national tours, regional productions and off-Broadway shows. Churchill studied entertainment […]
Madison Area Health Center welcomes Lauren Emery
MADISON – This October, staff at Madison Area Health Center welcomed Lauren Emery, licensed clinical professional counselor. Emery has experience in both inpatient and outpatient counseling. She earned her master’s degree in general mental health counseling from Capella University. Previously, she earned her bachelor’s degree in mental health and human services from the University of […]
Lovejoy Health Center welcomes Ashley Rancourt
ALBION – This October, staff at Lovejoy Health Center welcomed Ashley Rancourt, licensed clinical professional counselor. Rancourt has experience in both inpatient and outpatient counseling environments. She earned her master’s degree in clinical counseling from the University of Southern Maine. Previously, she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maine at Farmington. […]
Complete results: 2022 Maine press awards for the Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
MORNING SENTINEL INDIVIDUAL AWARDS News Sports Game Story, 2nd place: Dave Dyer, “Football: Messalonskee snaps 22-game losing streak with win over Edward Little” Sports News Story, 1st place: Travis Lazarczyk, “Six Colby College female athletic coaches allege pay inequalities with male counterparts” Sports Profile, 1st place: Drew Bonifant, “New Winslow High baseball coach Beth LaFountain […]
Martha Stewart has a ‘foodie’ morning in Portland
The businesswoman and TV personality stopped at several city staples on Saturday, including Norimoto Bakery.