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Posted inMaine, Politics
Swatting of Maine secretary of state was part of broader attack on U.S. officials
Two European men have been charged with federal crimes in connection with swatting attempts involving about 100 victims, including Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Angus King tells Senate colleagues, ‘We’ve got to wake up.’
In a speech on the Senate floor, King says America faces a ‘constitutional crisis’ and challenges Republicans to take a stand rather than rely on the courts to stop constitutional overreach, calling that ‘a cop-out’ and ‘an abdication of our responsibility.’
Posted inCommunity
Fairfield committee to hold climate resiliency talk Feb. 25
The overview of Climate Plan updates will be presented by Maine Climate Council Coordinator Amalia Siegel.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Jay seeks community input on 20-plus-year town plan
The Comprehensive Planning Committee will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Spruce Elementary School to go over what has been done and what residents would like to see in the future.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools told to remove DEI or lose federal funding
A letter from the U.S. Department of Education instructs states to remove race-based diversity, equity and inclusion programs from schools within 14 days or lose federal funding.
Posted inCommunity
UMaine Augusta nursing faculty attend Florida conference
Simulation-based education has been proven to improve patient outcomes, boost provider confidence and create a more adaptable and resilient healthcare workforce.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Belfast man charged with murder of his wife at a Readfield home
Samuel Whittemore, 34, of Belfast, was charged with murder after Margaux Whittemore, his wife, was found dead outside his parents’ home in Readfield Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Why you might be waiting on your heating fuel delivery in Maine
Extended cold snap, not enough drivers contribute to waits up to a week or longer for fuel.
Posted inMaine, News
Kittery day care won’t reopen following carbon monoxide poisoning
Building Blocks Learning Center plans to close after at least 11 people were hospitalized following the exposure.