Coach Karen Magnusson joins Varsity Maine reporter Mike Mandell to break down what they’ve seen at midway point of week.
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Hampden Academy girls basketball gets defensive, tops Cony
Aubrey Shaw scores 13 points for the Broncos, who shoot 71% from the free-throw line.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Trump gets near-universal approval from Maine Republicans, poll finds
But more than half of those surveyed in the UNH poll — 54% — believe Elon Musk’s role in the administration is inappropriate.
Posted inBusiness
Augusta’s Kennebec Savings Bank names new lending manager
Marco Stigling is responsible for leading operations in residential mortgage lending, focusing on efficient mortgage origination, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving growth in the residential lending portfolio.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Weekly influenza cases nearly double in Maine over last 3 weeks
Maine logged more than 2,000 cases last week as the number of infections continues to rise.
Posted inBusiness, Central Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Goldfinch Creamery Cafe and Bakery to close Friday in downtown Gardiner
The family-owned and run business, which opened at 316 and 318 Water St. in October 2021, quickly became a popular destination for ice cream, pastries and tea.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
One woman killed, another injured in Readfield; man in custody
Maine State Police responded to 28 Giles Road on Wednesday, where officials said a woman was found deceased and another woman was found injured.
Posted inCommunity
MaineGeneral Health receives $25K grant
The grant provides the opportunity to purchase and distribute emergency food bags for patients attending medical appointments who are food insecure.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine’s cannabis chief investigated for possible conflict of interest
A legislative panel agrees to look into ties between John Hudak and a firm hired to track marijuana plants from seedling to sale.
Posted inCommunity
Mid-Maine Technical Center names honor students
Students from Lawrence, Messalonskee, Waterville Senior High School, Winslow High School, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Maine Connections Academy, Maine Virtual Academy, Temple Academy, and Waterville Alternative Education attend the center.