Darren Mitchell of Brunswick was taken to Maine Medical Center after suffering a gunshot wound to the leg. He is in stable condition.
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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.
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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.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ukraine on an ‘irreversible’ path to NATO, but only after war ends
In another boost for Ukraine, the U.S., the Netherlands and Denmark announced Wednesday that the first NATO-provided F-16s were on their way to Ukraine.
Posted inBusiness
The U.S. housing slump deepened this spring. Where does that leave home shoppers and sellers?
Economists are projecting mortgage rates will ease modestly by the end of this year. But a small decline in rates may not be enough to entice home shoppers and persuade homeowners it’s a good time to sell.