It’s something survivors and advocates have wanted for years as gun violence continues to plague the nation.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Stockton Springs woman appeals murder conviction in death of toddler son
Jessica Trefethen is asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to grant her a new trial. She was sentenced in December to 47 years in prison for killing her 3-year-old son Maddox Williams.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Pedestrian, police vehicles hit during car chase through Skowhegan town center
Somerset County Chief Deputy Mike Mitchell was not immediately able to confirm details of what led to the chase nor who was charged in connection with the incident.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine Arts Academy in Augusta gets federal grant for school safety improvements
The public charter school is to use $93,000 in federal funds to help make sure students are safe at their new school, a former health care facility.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
‘In the Arena’ podcast Ep. 6: Post-Election Day instant analysis
“In the Arena” is a podcast for Mainers interested in a deeper understanding of the political issues facing our state, featuring former TV anchor/reporter Pat Callaghan, former Republican state Sen. Phil Harriman and former Democratic Portland mayor Ethan Strimling. This week, on Episode 6 of ‘In The Arena,’ Pat, Phil and Ethan take a closer […]
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Former legislator urges better implementation of treatment program he says could have prevented Lewiston shootings
Former state Sen. John Nutting implored Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday to direct state agencies to better implement what’s known as the Progressive Treatment Program.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Election updates: Winners of central Maine municipal races
Incumbents in some communities, including Waterville and Oakland, held onto their seats Tuesday, but others did not fare as well.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Newcomers sweep Winslow council, School Board elections
Three incumbents on the Town Council all lost their seats Tuesday and another on the School Board lost to a challenger.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, Local Government, News, Politics
Augusta voters elect Gary-Allen and Austin to City Council
Voters also chose two new Augusta Board of Education members, James Orr and Susan Parks, in contested races.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Hallowell reelects Lapointe as mayor
Lapointe defeated Councilor Maureen Aucoin for the second time, winning another three years in office.