Losing a mother is tough, but as the years pass, the memories of her become more poignant, and her presence, more closely felt, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
El Tequila to open with Mexican fare in Waterville
The restaurant will be open seven days a week and offers a full menu touting authentic Mexican food and drink in a classy atmosphere.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Augusta officials ponder the burden of unpaid ambulance bills
Augusta, which is facing $1.8 million in unpaid ambulance bills, is considering for the first time sending bills to a collection agency.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
15 state attorneys general condemn Rep. Libby’s censure as ‘attack on Legislature’ in letter
The group, led by West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey, charges that the Auburn Republican’s censure impedes the Legislature’s ability to function and represent Mainers.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmaker, advocates say Maine needs new Office of the Child Advocate
If approved, the office would be an independent watchdog agency and work with state departments overseeing health and human services, education, law enforcement police and corrections.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Man sentenced for stealing from postal workers, post offices in central Maine
Lance Funderburk and his accomplice targeted post offices in Paris and Monmouth, and postal carriers in Lewiston.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Trio arrested for alleged string of wire thefts, suspected of causing $230K in damage
Suspects allegedly used a ladder, shepherd’s hook and grinder to steal communications cables from roadside utility poles.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Drug arrests made in Norridgewock after second search of home
Investigators said they found crack cocaine, fentanyl, a firearm, possible stolen property and other items during the Friday morning bust at a home that was also searched in February.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Dr. Nirav Shah speaks on hunger at naming ceremony for Midcoast food warehouse
The organization’s new Brunswick Landing facility was named for Tom Wright, a donor and longtime supporter of local food security.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Federal grant will keep support center open for Lewiston shooting victims
The $8.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will cover costs through January and Maine lawmakers are considering whether to provide state funding to keep the Maine Resiliency Center running next year.