The funding was made possible through the Farm Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Three men arrested following raid at River Street home in Augusta
Local, state and federal law enforcement officers converged Tuesday on 53 River St.to execute search and arrest warrants.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
More than 1/3 of Mainers don’t feel confident about integrity of presidential election, report says
While 60% of Mainers said they were confident that votes will be accurately tallied, 35% said they disagreed.
Posted inLocal Government, Morning Sentinel, News
Vacancy on Skowhegan Board of Selectmen to be filled in February
The board voted Tuesday night to hold a special election Feb. 11, 2025.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of Oct. 28-Nov. 4
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Oct. 28-Nov. 4.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Election officials are fighting a tsunami of voting conspiracy theories
Less than 2 weeks before Election Day, a resurgence of misinformation and conspiracy theories about voting is forcing state and local election officials to spend their time debunking rumors and explaining how elections are run.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Oct. 28-Nov. 4
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Oct. 28-Nov. 4
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Well-known Readfield resident killed while crossing Route 17 Tuesday
Andrews “Andy” Tolman, 76, was struck by a vehicle and killed Tuesday evening after he tripped and fell while walking across Route 17.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Somerville-based school superintendent wins statewide award
Howard Tuttle, who has led Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12 for 12 years, is honored for establishing a day care program for teachers’ children, implementing cost-saving initiatives and starting a universal prekindergarten program.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Madison voters OK drug treatment, marijuana shop ordinances
The ordinances, approved Tuesday at a special town meeting, were posed to voters after months of discussions among town officials.