States around the country are facing legal challenges about whether Donald Trump should be barred from the presidential ballot because of his role in the Jan. 6 riots, but no challenges are pending in Maine.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Augusta’s top cop retires but sets sights on future roles with city government
Jared Mills, 49, retired this week as Augusta’s police chief and assistant city manager, but said he plans a possible return as assistant city manager because “I still have plenty of juice left in the tank.”
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Low-income households are getting ‘woefully inadequate’ help with utility bills, public advocate says
A report from the Electric Ratepayer Advisory Council suggests Maine needs $126 million a year in assistance. That’s five times more than what’s currently available.
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DNA needed to confirm identities of 3 people killed in wrong-way crash
The need for DNA testing means additional information about the fiery crash might not be released until next week.
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Credit agency gives Maine ‘positive’ rating
Fitch Ratings upgrades the state’s fiscal outlook from stable to positive.
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Remote control hobby store opens new, expanded location in Skowhegan
RC Destination moved from Norridgewock to Skowhegan last week, and plans to soon have an indoor track for those looking to race their remote-controlled vehicles.
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Police: Fairfield death ruled a homicide, suspect arrested after lighting car on fire following chase
Edwin Weeks, 62, of Fairfield, was found dead in his home from “sharp force trauma” and Raheem Shamar Goodwin was charged with murder in the case, Maine State Police said. The homicide capped one of the deadliest months in Maine’s history.
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Maine Climate Council reports progress in fight against climate change
Efforts to reduce fossil fuel use are mostly on track, although the shift to electric vehicles has been slower than hoped.
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Wilton mother, daughter charged in drug trafficking case in Wilton
Police and drug agents seized approximately 12.5 grams of suspected fentanyl, approximately 18.2 grams of suspected cocaine base after a search warrant was executed at residence in the Arkay Mobile Home Park.
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Moscow residents approve ban on commercial solar farms
The Somerset County town of about 500 people is the latest to enact a measure against the developments, although there was some question as to whether it would hold up against a legal challenge.