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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Under plea deal, former Manchester fire chief to pay fine, avoid trial
Francis R. Wozniak agreed to a plea deal that dismisses allegations he pretended to be a police constable.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Susan Collins opposes Democratic effort to rein in Trump’s budget rescission power
A spokesperson said Maine’s senior senator voted against the proposal because it would have been challenged on jurisdictional grounds and delay needed funding for military infrastructure and veterans services.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
All Waterville woman wants is a family home | Column
Living in a tent in the woods with her husband, Tasha Wellman dreams that one day she will be with her family together in a real house.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Mainers turn out to make ‘good trouble’ amid political turmoil
Demonstrations honoring late civil rights leader and former Congressman John Lewis take place across the state.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
17-year-old arrested in connection with paddleboarder’s death in Union
Police have released few details about the killing of Sunshine Stewart, whose body was found near Crawford Pond on July 3.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner starts second city manager search in less than a year
Former City Manager Robert Peabody resigned earlier this summer after four months on the job, saying it was ‘in the best interest of the City and for myself.’
Posted inMaine
New Gloucester man helps rehabilitate hundreds of animals
Joshua Sparks, at Sparks’ Ark Animal Services, cares for exotic creatures at his New Gloucester home, and does up to three or four public events each day.
Posted inMaine, News
Harpswell issues warning after great white sharks spotted near Bailey Island
Maine’s only fatal shark attack took place in the area in 2020, prompting the state to deploy sensors along the coast to track tagged white sharks.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Collins, King vote against $9B in spending cuts passed by Senate
The Senate approved, 51-48, President Donald Trump’s request to cut federal spending, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid.