The changes include distribution cutbacks designed to reflect the continued shift toward digital readership, as well as 50 full- and part-time layoffs companywide.
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March 4, 1997: Bill allowing medical use of pot heard in Augusta, city gets one step closer to acquiring Kennebec Arsenal from state, and Welsh-born Richmond man granted US citizenship after 13-year fight
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Politics
Maine lawmakers once again weigh creating trial deadlines in criminal cases
This is the 3rd time lawmakers are considering a ‘speedy trial’ bill that would force courts to dismiss cases if a defendant waits too long for trial.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Maine child care workers to strike Tuesday over proposed cuts to state stipend
At least 200 child care workers were planning to leave work and head to Augusta to protest proposed cuts to a program they say has been critical to stabilizing the industry.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Sidney woman says she killed her son, 14, on orders from God
Megan McDonald, 39, told police in December that God had chosen her for a murder-suicide and her son, Quincy, needed to be sacrificed, according to a police affidavit.
Posted inCommunity
Nonresident snowmobile weekend set for Maine March 7-9
Trails are expected to have increased traffic, especially in areas near Maine’s borders.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Foley to stay on as school superintendent in Winthrop
Becky Foley, who has served since last September as the interim superintendent of the town’s public schools, has agreed to remain superintendent of schools for another three years.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man indicted on attempted murder charges in Belgrade shooting
Samuel C. Bell, 26, told his mother he was coming to her home to repay a loan, and instead shot her in the head, police said.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Messalonskee boys hockey edges Cony in late-night thriller
Christian Salvadori’s tie-breaking goal with 1:05 left lifts the Eagles in a game that started at 10:45 p.m. and ended at 12:35 a.m.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Trump challenge to Maine’s transgender policy hinges on new read of anti-discrimination law
The administration’s threats set the stage for an unusual testing of the federal law that could take months or years to resolve.