Tuesday’s storm downed trees and power lines and severely damaged the roof on the historic Kennebec County Courthouse as remnants of Hurricane Beryl move through New England.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Frustration builds in Houston as utility struggles to restore power cut by Hurricane Beryl
High temperatures in Houston on Wednesday were expected to climb into the 90s, with humidity making it feel even hotter.
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Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Brunswick man shot, Wiscasset man arrested as police investigate
Darren Mitchell of Brunswick was taken to Maine Medical Center after suffering a gunshot wound to the leg. He is in stable condition.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine agencies get $7.4 million federal grant, including meat processor in Unity
The money will be invested in 7 projects aimed at getting more local ingredients in Maine’s school lunches and improving food system practices.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in several swing states
The Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning a half-century of abortion rights showed both the influence of national politics in state elections and the importance of state legislatures.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Farmington selectmen OK new roof at Community Center
Officials felt not enough is known about a system that would melt snow from the Community Center roof, thus reducing weight on the roof.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop voters pass $13.5 million school budget
The Town Council voted against the proposed spending plan in early June, sending it back to the School Board.
Posted inBusiness
Samsung brings tech’s latest fashion trends to wearable technology with new products
The AI deployment on Samsung’s new premium watch and ring is narrowly focused on improving and maintaining personal health – the main reason most people buy wearable technology.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Handful of U.S. grocery stores to sell ammo in vending machines
Grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas allow patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine interlibrary loans to resume after board approves book delivery service
However, it remains unclear when the service that delivers books to libraries across the state will restart.