Maine’s governor, who has a long history of facing tough guys in the courtroom and in politics, finds herself in an unprecedented moment with the nation watching.
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Maine lawmakers consider new office to review criminal convictions
The bill’s sponsor says the unit would make sure criminal convictions ‘were arrived at by just means.’
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Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel executive editor to step down
During a long career in Maine journalism, Judy Meyer championed open records and open meetings in Maine.
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Franklin County hires programming and reentry coordinator from Wilton for a jail grant project
Two corrections officers were also hired to be paid out of a $1 million, to be dispersed over three years to address substance use and opioid use recovery, and recidivism.
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Maine’s state dog may become the Seppala Siberian sled dog
Legislators sympathetic to push to honor the legendary Togo’s descendants
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Trial starts for man accused of assaulting girl at Augusta home
Kenneth D. Marin, 61, is accused of sexually assaulting a girl when she was between 6 and 11 years old.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Dedham man arrested in 2024 shooting on UMA Bangor campus
Police arrested Zachary Fossett, a 48-year-old from Dedham, Friday afternoon, more than a year after the shooting left one person injured.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Norridgewock voters to review new position, gazebo, $3.42M in spending
The town’s municipal elections and town meeting are scheduled for Monday, March 3.
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Farmington’s Franklin Savings Bank promotes Augusta woman
Lauren Breton is now commercial loan servicing officer with the bank.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Will Mills’ confrontation with Trump be a prologue for a US Senate campaign?
The governor’s exchange with President Trump over transgender rights last week elevated her national profile, with one political scientist saying it could push her to run for U.S. Senate in 2026.