Though a warm winter season has worried officials and anglers alike, cooler weather has arrived just in time for Maine’s annual Free Fishing Weekend.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. King warns that without U.S. help, ‘Russia will just take over’ in Ukraine
King, whose remarks were aired by ‘CBS Sunday Morning,’ has been an ardent supporter of a large military aid package for Ukraine and other U.S. allies.
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Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Maine church leaders call for gun violence prevention, weekend of prayer
The Maine Council of Churches and Episcopal Diocese of Maine are encouraging all faith traditions to join in Gun Safety Awareness Sabbath.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Feds approve Maine’s plan to broaden internet access, unlocking up to $14 million
The first Digital Equity Plan in the nation to win approval outlines how Maine will expand access to high-speed, reliable internet and break down barriers to broadband connections.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Even voters in independent-minded Maine are taking sides in a polarized nation
Independents have the opportunity to shape the outcome of Maine’s Super Tuesday primaries, casting votes for the first time after the state loosened its rules to allow independents to vote in presidential contests.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Gas industry, environmentalists, consumer advocates negotiate study on future of natural gas in Maine
Numerous stakeholders are negotiating what a study would look like as legislation proposes to scale back Maine’s natural gas network.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man caught with pounds of fentanyl, cocaine in Waterville apartment sentenced to 17 years
Police say Victor Soto Sanchez, 39, found with more than $400,000 worth of narcotics, was a large-scale drug trafficker.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
New Big Apple store construction, other developments underway in Fairfield
A bigger, newer Big Apple on Main Street is in the works along with other projects in the area.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan selectmen launch town manager search
Police Chief David Bucknam has served as interim town manager after Christine Almand, who held the position for nearly a decade, resigned in November after a monthslong medical-related leave.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: ‘Horrible’ buffalo wings make for a super humbling experience
When appetizers for Super Bowl Sunday bomb, it can mean only one thing: the cook has little interest in football, Amy Calder writes.