DAMARISCOTTA — Damariscotta Open Mic is set for 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Long Barn at Inn Along the Way, Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. Artist performances, a chance to jam with friends, inn tours and hay field walks are all part of the by-donation “open mic with a twist” fundraiser in support […]
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Posted inMaine, Times Record
Brunswick passes unprecedented PFAS resolution calling for action after spill
The Town Council calls for ‘comprehensive and immediate action’ to address public safety concerns after 1,450 gallons of toxic firefighting foam were spilled at Brunswick Landing last month.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville fire chief leaving to become state fire marshal
In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Waterville City Manager Bryan Kaenrath told the City Council that fire Chief Shawn Esler will be leaving his position Oct. 3 to become the new state fire marshal.
Posted inNation & World
Mongolia ignores international warrant for Putin’s arrest, gives him red-carpet welcome
The country has been a party to the International Criminal Court for more than 20 years, but is also economically dependent on Russia and China.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Franklin County commissioners approve fourth sergeant position for Sheriff’s Office
Commissioners also appointed people to the county’s Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. charges Hamas leader, other militants in connection with Oct. 7 massacre in Israel
Yahya Sinwar was appointed head of the group after Ismail Haniyeh was killed in July.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Federal judge rejects Trump’s request to intervene in wake of hush money conviction
The former president’s lawyers wanted to get the case moved to federal court so they could try to get the verdict overturned and the case dismissed.
Posted inElection 2024, Health, Maine, Politics
Pingree campaigns for Harris by contrasting her health care plans with Trump’s
The 1st District Democrat says a second Trump presidency would result in cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, more attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and a potential national abortion ban.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Oakland man charged with robbery after incident at Waterville Shaw’s supermarket
The shoplifting charges against Timothy Klepser, 27, of Oakland, were elevated to robbery because he was assaultive to both supermarket staff and police, according to Maj. Jason Longley of the Waterville Police Department.