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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta homeless task force looks at Portland shelter model
Members also discussed a proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to limit housing assistance.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave
By Thursday, agencies must compile a list of federal DEI offices and workers, with a ‘reduction-in-force action’ expected next week.
Posted inMaine
New Hallowell Food Pantry manager hopes to build on work of predecessor
The food pantry has seen a drastic increase in the number of residents seeking food assistance as prices and food insecurity rates skyrocket.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Jan. 27-Feb. 3
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 3.
Posted inCommunity
Cornville family earns Outstanding Tree Farm of the Year award
The Libby family’s 120-acre woodlot has a species composition of maples, white pines, spruce, fir, hemlocks, white ash, red oak and birches.
Posted inCommunity
Belfast class of 1975 seeks members for reunion
Reunion Zoom meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Sunday of each month.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement
The DOJ memo tells prosecutors in no uncertain terms that they are expected to carry out the policy vision of Donald Trump’s White House when it comes to beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of Jan. 27-Feb. 3
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 3.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Crews from 10 fire departments battle blazes in Fairfield, Benton
Two fires were reported an hour apart Tuesday, prompting a broad response from area firefighters.