The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for consideration.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Underground blasts cause ruckus on Park Street in Lewiston
Nobody was hurt in the explosion, fire officials said, but the cause of the blast was unknown as of Friday afternoon.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Garland woman linked to Hartland shooting by DNA evidence, officials say
Bonnie Coombs, 69, who is charged with the murder of her sister, Velma Withee, 78, made an initial court appearance Friday afternoon.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
During raucous meeting, Gardiner-area board OKs school-based health center
The board voted after months of debate and several hostile meetings. One board member says she will bring a motion to rescind its approval at the next board meeting.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Judge rules language of voter ID referendum doesn’t need to change
A group campaigning to require photo identification when voting sued the secretary of state over the wording of the question.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Pittston man convicted of stalking county sheriff misses sentencing
A judge issued a warrant for the arrest of Nicholas Worthing, 37, after he failed to appear in court for his sentencing Friday.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Chellie Pingree violated federal financial disclosure law
Pingree admitted this week that she failed to properly disclose a sizable purchase of U.S. Treasury securities in February.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News, Politics
Total ban on foam food containers in Maine delayed 2 more years
The Legislature continued 2 key exemptions on the containers until July 2027.
Posted inCentral Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville food truck serves up Philly-style ‘water ice’
The creamy smooth, velvety-textured treat is being introduced to central Maine by Philadelphia natives and expatriates, Bobby Dombroski and his wife, Larkin Silverman.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Baseball playoffs, Waterville food trucks and legislative session in Augusta focus of Week In Photos
Central Maine photographers share their work from June 5-12.