Hannah Reidel described the ‘chaos and confusion’ at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prior to the layoffs.
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Skowhegan fatal fire in October 2024 cause undetermined, says fire marshal
The homeowner died of injuries from the Halloween fire on Waterville Road.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Clinton man found guilty of domestic violence assault, other charges
Colby J. Michaud, 31, was found not guilty of kidnapping after the victim testified that she made up some of her allegations out of revenge.
Posted inCommunity
University of Southern Maine names local dean’s list students
Students are recognized for academic achievement for the fall 2024.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Judge orders competency evaluation for man accused in Readfield murder
Samuel Whittemore, 34, accused of murdering his wife, Margaux Whittemore, 32, in an incident at his family’s Readfield home in which his mother, Dorothy “Darcy” Whittemore was also injured.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Norridgewock, MSAD 54 dispute declined by Attorney General’s office
The town and school district had asked the attorney general’s office for an opinion about whether a school board member can be employed by a contractor that provides services for the school district.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Cutting clean energy tax credits would drive up Maine power bills
Eliminating tax credits could lead to a loss of $22 billion a year in clean power investment in the U.S. In Maine, the loss would be $100 million annually, according to a report.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan mom, daughter fear deportation
Reporting Aside: The duo fled Venezuela and entered the U.S. legally, now they fear being deported as they wait for a court hearing, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inCommunity
Bridge club names recent winners
The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club winners on Feb. 20 were Tom Simmons and Anil Goswami. Fred Letourneau and Sharon Hinckley finished second; Pat Damon and Ruth Kenney finished third. The Feb. 19 winners were Simmons and Damon. Dennis Purington and Glenn Angell finished second; Paul Mitnik and Paul Sherman finished third. Winners Feb. 12 […]
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Trump administration orders investigation after Gov. Mills publicly defies president over transgender policy
‘See you in court,’ Gov. Janet Mills told President Donald Trump during a heated exchange at an assembly of governors at the White House.