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Posted inNation & World, News
Civilians flee Pokrovsk as Russia’s army bears down on the key eastern Ukraine city
Pokrovsk is one of Ukraine’s main defensive strongholds and a key logistics hub in the Donetsk region.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
China reduces property tax rate, but officials warn bills could increase
The tax rate fell about 4.5% from last year, though officials say rising county and school budgets could still lead to increased tax bills for property owners.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Affordable housing project in Hallowell’s Stevens Commons closing in on final approval
Tree Tops Housing is aimed at tenants earning 80% or less of the area’s median income for the next 45 years, with specific rent limits set by Maine State Housing Authority.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Hancock County probate judge sanctioned by state bar board
Under an agreement with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar, William Blaisdell is allowed to practice law but must be supervised by another attorney. Maine’s highest court is still considering whether to discipline him as a probate judge.
Posted inMaine
Timeline: How a panel spent 9 months investigating the Lewiston mass shooting
The group of lawyers and mental health experts has held more than a dozen public meetings lasting hundreds of hours to investigate the facts surrounding the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden tells audience, ‘America, I gave my best to you,’ at Democratic National Convention
Democrats are looking to the weeklong event to slingshot Vice President Kamala Harris toward a faceoff with Republican Donald Trump.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
‘Tax fairness ordinance’ considered by Belgrade board
Over 250 residents have signed the petition, which organizers say would create a $2.5 million fund for homestead tax credits as a response to rising tax bills.
Posted inMaine, News
Foam spill spews dangerous forever chemicals at Brunswick airport
Officials say a fire suppression system malfunctioned, discharging 1,600 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate – 4 to 5 feet deep in some places – at the former Naval Air Station.
Posted inCommunity
American Legion Auxiliary in Madison plans school supply collection
MADISON — American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 39 is collecting school supplies for students in School Administrative District 59 and Regional School Unit 74 until September. Suggested items include rulers, No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, backpacks, sticky notes, ink pens (black, blue and red), crayons, glue sticks, markers, water bottles (no larger than 20 ounces), […]