Efficiency Maine Trust is seeking proposals from eligible businesses to demonstrate the potential uses and performance of medium- and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles in Maine. Funding recipients must purchase and place into operation at least one Class 3-7 electric vehicle. The vehicles must be operated in Maine for at least three years. Along with a […]
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House speaker pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate, despite dim prospects
House Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Hallowell residents unlikely to see property taxes lowered this year
City councilors have been making cuts to the municipal budget approved in July, intended to give residents tax relief. They were told Monday night that it’s likely too late.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israeli military confirms it fatally shot American woman but says it was likely unintentional
The response drew a strong rebuke from both U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Aysenur Ezgi Eygi’s family, which said it is ‘deeply offended.’
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell Police Department down to two officers on staff
The Hallowell City Council voted to explore improvements to working conditions and pay during its Monday night meeting.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Boeing strike looking more likely as union president expects workers to reject contract offer
The president of the union local that represents 33,000 Boeing workers predicted that they will vote against the proposed deal.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Delta planes collide on Atlanta taxiway, but no one is hurt
The airline said the wing of a Tokyo-bound Delta Airbus A350 jet hit the tail of a smaller Bombardier CRJ-900 on an adjacent taxiway.
Posted inCommunity
Upland Bird Hunting course set for Sept. 17 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — A “Learn to Hunt: Upland Bird Hunting” course is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoor Area, 2273 Belfast Road (Route 9). This workshop will be split into two sessions: 9 a.m. to noon will be class setting, where equipment, methods and habitats […]
Posted inCommunity
Thomas College receives $25K grant
WATERVILLE — Thomas College was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the Davis Family Foundation to improve teacher education for middle-level students in Maine through curriculum development, field experiences, and professional development opportunities. Thomas College is currently the only college in Maine with a certification track focused on the needs of middle level students. This […]
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow councilor Ray Caron abruptly resigns, citing personal reasons
Ray Caron, who has been a town councilor for nearly 15 years, resigned from the council and dropped his reelection bid via an email on Tuesday.