Rhaheem Friend, 34, was driving the vehicle in the August 2024 crash on South Solon Road in Solon that left Nicholas Foss, 39, of Madison, dead.
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Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine lawmaker introduces bill to safeguard against federal cuts to school meals
The proposal from Sen. Mike Tipping would ensure Maine continues funding school meals for all if federal funding is cut, though it’s unclear exactly how much that could cost.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Health care providers scramble to help patients of closing Waterville hospital
Northern Light official says most of Inland primary care patients will be able to stay with their provider as the company moves closer to closing its Waterville hospital in June.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Colby choir to perform song by Cony student with hearing, vision difficulties
The poem by 15-year-old Raleah Truman of Augusta was adapted to song and will be performed Saturday by Colby College students.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As Jay mill comes down for engineered wood plant, tariffs on imports an unknown factor
John Godfrey, owner of Godfrey Wood Products, has received permits to build the facility at the former site of the Androscoggin Mill on Riley Road but is concerned about what tariffs will do to the cost.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers pass $3 million bill for public defense system
Maine lawmakers agreed to pay for more public defenders and make it easier for judges to appoint attorneys to cases where defendants can’t afford their own. Gov. Janet Mills now has 10 days to act.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine’s lawsuit against the USDA is over $3 million for feeding assistance costs
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock is weighing whether to block the Department of Agriculture from withholding the funds to Maine over alleged Title IX violations, or if the case should be referred to the Federal Claims Court.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News
Four Jay residents seek 2 seats on the Spruce Mountain school board
The town election will be held April 29.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Jared Golden backs Republican bill to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote
Critics of the bill, including U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, said it will make it harder for some people to vote, especially those who have changed their names.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Elevation Burger closes Augusta and other Maine locations
The national chain has struggled financially in recent years.