Those who use the Waterville municipal pool will pay more to use it this summer.
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250 customers in North Jay under boil water order after break in line
North Jay Water District customers should boil water for at least one minute before consuming.
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Trump sends Marines, more National Guard members to Los Angeles
The president authorized the deployment of an additional 2,000 Guard members and 700 Marines to help respond to protests over immigration raids.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Turnout light in most places as Mainers vote on school budgets, local offices
Hotly debated budget proposals were expected to drive more people to the polls in some communities, including Cape Elizabeth, Gorham and Scarborough.
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Maine Democrats drop opposition to ‘red flag’ hearing
A public hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday on a citizen initiative that would make it easier to temporarily remove access to firearms from people who are in a crisis.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Hannah Pingree announces run for Maine governor
Pingree, a former speaker of the Maine House, joins a slate of well-known Democrats looking to replace Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers reverse course, reject decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms
A bill to allow possession of small amounts of psilocybin came close to passing, but was ultimately rejected by lawmakers.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Maine police agencies are seeking accreditation. What does that mean?
The goal of the program is building trust with communities that police departments serve.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
State warns of widespread text scam
The message claimed to be from the ‘Department of Motor Vehicles,’ which doesn’t exist in Maine, and prompted recipients to provide payment information.
Posted inMaine
Maine lawmaker injured in car crash on way to Augusta
Rep. Holly Eaton is expected to be in intensive care for the next few days because of complications following spinal surgery, according to a GoFundMe set up over the weekend.