An Oregon woman had filed a lawsuit against the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate alleging she was abused almost 70 years ago by priests in Bucksport and Bar Harbor.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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‘Extreme wind’ blows tractor-trailer over on Route 27 in Eustis
Driver Vincent Dumont, 36, of Marston, Quebec, was not injured, Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols Sr. said.
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Fire heavily damages garage and apartment in Avon
The American Red Cross was contacted to assist apartment occupant Trevor McWilliams.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Green reelected chair of Waterville City Council
Rebecca Green, D-Ward 4, was reelected Tuesday after she and Councilor Rien Finch, D-Ward 6, were nominated for the leadership position.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democrats launch ethics probe of Sanford lawmaker accused of assaulting wife
Rep. Lucas Lanigan, R-Sanford, was reelected in November by a single vote, just weeks after he was charged with felony assault.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes creating a Maine department of energy
The proposal would elevate the Governor’s Energy Office to a Cabinet-level department if approved by lawmakers as part of the budget.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation & World
Flu surging in Maine; COVID-19 prevalence also ‘very high’
It’s not too late to get vaccinated, public health experts say.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville council overrides mayor’s task force veto
The City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to override Mayor Mike Morris’ veto of a Dec. 17 council vote to create a task force that would recommend ways the city can support homeless and vulnerable people.
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Appeals court takes up challenge to Bar Harbor’s cruise passenger limit
Businesses claim a voter-approved cap on the number of cruise passengers that can visit the town near Acadia National Park is unconstitutional.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
On Jan. 8, 1825, the Kennebec Journal laid out its mission
The first issue of the KJ, printed 200 years ago Wednesday, contained this note from the publishers.