Augusta’s high temperature Wednesday tied the warmest temperature ever recorded at the site in the month of November.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Maine Crime
Mainers reject Pine Tree Flag design, will remain unofficial symbol of the state
As of Wednesday afternoon, at least 55% of voters rejected a proposal to adopt the old design as the state flag. But some say they still plan to fly it from their homes.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Benton man accused of Fairfield murder seeks to have bloody evidence excluded from trial
Raheem Goodwin, 23, of Benton, allegedly killed Edwin Weeks, 62, at his Fairfield home and later disposed of bloody clothing and a knife in a trash container in Skowhegan. His lawyers say the search of the container by police was improper.
Posted inCommunity
Carrabec High School lists honor students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 academic year. Grade 12— High honors: Cortney Cote, Mason Courtney, Kailie Ebneter, Paige Reichert, Desmond Robinson, Brooks Sousa and Ciarrah Whittemore. Honors: Damien Bornstein, Logan Caldwell, Mary Emery, Oakley Friend, Brady Goguen, Kobi […]
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Update: League of Women Voters reports harassment, intimidation at several Maine polling places
Nonwhite voters were seen being intimidated at voting locations Tuesday in Trenton and South Portland.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Litchfield man severely injured after roll-over crash Tuesday
Speed and alcohol appear to have been factors in the crash, and it was unclear whether the driver, Michael Cummings, 46, was wearing a seat belt.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Wrigley, Roderick win Oakland council seats; Tracy reelected to school board
Incumbent Councilor Dana Wrigley Sr. and resident Kelly Roderick won seats on the Oakland Town Council. Laura Tracy was reelected to the Regional School Unit 18 board of directors.
Posted inCommunity
Food pantry at Franklin to host free produce event Nov. 13
Attendees should bring their own bags to hold their fruits and vegetables.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Trump has sweeping plans for second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed.
He’s outlined a wide-ranging agenda that blends traditional conservative approaches to taxes, regulation and cultural issues with a more populist bent on trade and a shift in America’s international role.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Clinton residents vote to borrow $1.9 million to help fund new fire station
The plan is to build the new fire station at 27 Baker St., next to the Town Office.