Virginia Cookson, 39, was found in a Larkin Street home after she did not show up for work Wednesday morning.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. Angus King endorses Harris for president
Maine’s independent senator says he got to know Vice President Kamala Harris when they both served on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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Historical Society building struck by unknown driver in Temple
The section of the building that was struck is the former post office built in 1811. Police say damage to the building is extensive.
Posted inBeach to Beacon, Maine, News, Sports
Beach to Beacon women’s winner stripped of title after breaking anti-doping rules
Faith Chepkoech, a Kenyan runner who won the 10-kilometer road race in August, admitted to violating international anti-doping rules.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Movie based on Maine author’s ‘Wild Robot’ hits theaters Friday
The DreamWorks animated film ‘The Wild Robot,’ based on the children’s novel by Midcoast author Peter Brown and starring Lupita Nyong’o, is opening nationwide.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Senate plans a session to vote on Gov. Janet Mills’ appointees
Those facing confirmation votes include a new fire marshal and the commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Two candidates now in District 4 race for Winslow Town Council after resident launches write-in campaign
The Nov. 5 election will decide who replaces Ray Caron, who stepped down abruptly from the council earlier this month and ended his reelection bid.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
UMaine System to request another round of proposals for Hutchinson Center sale
A new request for proposals on the Belfast property will be released by the end of next week and will remain open until November.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Watch: Federal official tours Augusta facility for children with special needs
A privately funded $5.9 million expansion allows the Children’s Center of Augusta at 1 Alden Ave. to help more children, but need in Maine exceeds availability of services.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Wales-based school district officials eye Nov. 5 election for fourth budget vote
Regional School District 4 officials said they hoped more voters will show up and the budget will pass on a fourth attempt.