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Kingfield Select Board reviews changes to zoning ordinance

by Rebecca Richard July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

The Planning Board plans to gather more feedback at an informational meeting July 9 at 6 p.m.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Gov. Mills sued over alleged violation of Freedom of Access Act

by Keith Edwards July 2, 2024July 3, 2024

The lawsuit, from the editor of a conservative media outlet, seeks the release of information regarding Gov. Mill’s schedule during the December storm that wreaked havoc in Maine.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Driver who hit 4 troopers in Hollis last summer sentenced to 2 years in prison

by Morgan Womack July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

Tyler Croston of Westbrook pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Madison man charged with possession of child porn

by Jake Freudberg July 2, 2024July 3, 2024

Lifetime registered sexual offender John Peters arrested on nine counts of possession of sexually explicit material, says Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.

Maine, News

Maine’s first satellite is ready for orbit, but launch is delayed

by Penelope Overton July 1, 2024July 2, 2024

MESAT-1, one of 8 nano-satellites set to hitch a ride aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket, will collect climate data for experiments designed by Falmouth, Fryeburg and Saco students.

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Rangeley Fire Rescue assists paddlers out of lakes during 40-mile race Saturday

by Donna M. Perry July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

More than 13 paddlers were pulled from the waters due to high wind and choppy water, Fire Rescue Chief Michael Bacon said.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Portland man sentenced in Fourth of July shooting at Naples Causeway

by Kelley Bouchard July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

Alexzander Goodwin, 19, pleaded guilty to assault and drug-trafficking charges in a holiday incident a year ago that injured a Westbrook High School student, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

Maine, News, Politics

Angus King, Chellie Pingree criticize Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity

by Rachel Ohm July 1, 2024July 2, 2024

The nation’s highest court ruled Monday that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity for official actions taken in response to his 2020 election loss.