Faith Maurais grew up in Jay, where she developed a deep connection with the natural world and her community.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
A bomb threat closed the Augusta Walmart for a couple hours Thursday
The Walmart Supercenter at 201 Civic Center Drive was evacuated Thursday afternoon following discovery of a threatening message at the store.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
UMaine System rescinds controversial sale of Belfast building to church, citing procedural issue
The change follows weeks of criticism from other bidders and community members over the procurement process for the Hutchinson Center.
Posted inMaine, News, Times Record
Inspection revelations prompt calls for Brunswick Landing chief to step down
State and municipal leaders are calling for changes after learning that Executive Director Kristine Logan failed to disclose a 2023 inspection report showing deficiencies in the fire suppression system that malfunctioned Aug. 19, spewing 50,000 gallons of toxic foam.
Posted inCommunity
SKILLS Inc. recognizes Direct Support Professionals of the Year
ST. ALBANS — Rick Lancaster and Roberta Braley have been named SKILLS Inc.’s 2024 Direct Support Professionals of the Year. The announcement of Lancaster and Braley as DSPs of the Year came as SKILLS recognizes Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week, Sept. 8-14. Direct support professionals work with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, assisting them […]
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Livermore Falls woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in crash that killed a Livermore woman in 2022
The recommended sentence for Trisha Payeur, 43, is 12 years with all but three years and eight months suspended, followed by four years of probation.
Posted inNew England, News
Wreck of French steamship that sank in 1856 discovered off New England coast
Disaster struck during the ship’s first return voyage back to France from the U.S. The ship collided with the Maine-built barque Adriatic, which was en route from Belfast to Georgia.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Average rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 6.20%, its lowest level since February 2023
Lower mortgage rates would help boost home shoppers’ purchasing power. But many economists’ forecasts call for the average rate on a 30-year home loan to remain above 6% this year.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Moderna slashes research budget as vaccine sales disappoint
The company is slowing its pace of studying new treatments in part because of recent commercial challenges.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
There’s a chance to see the aurora borealis Thursday night in Maine
The forecast suggests Thursday night might be a great opportunity to see the northern lights in parts of Maine.