Dustin Tucker, who also is starring in a Good Theater play, has a small role as a teacher in ‘The Holdovers’ and a memorable scene in ‘American Fiction.’
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, News
In aftermath of recent storms, communities face a rebuilding conundrum
They want repairs to piers and other infrastructure done quickly, but state officials and others want the repairs to take future storms into account, and that can be a longer process.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board approves low-income apartment project in South End
The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program plans to build the apartment building at 52 King St. It is to have mostly one- and two-bedroom units and some with three bedrooms.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bill to scale back natural gas in Maine draws strong opposition at public hearing
Environmentalists say the measure is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but the industry and business communities say it would limit consumer choice and harm the economy.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland man arrested in connection with Jan. 6 riot in U.S. Capitol
Michael Gerard Fournier admitted through an attorney in December 2021 to being at the U.S. Capitol riot, but wasn’t charged until 3 years later.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Freeport man feels vindicated after Haitian orphanage founder charged with sexually abusing minors
Paul Kendrick had accused Michael Karl Geilenfeld of being a serial pedophile. Geilenfeld twice sued Kendrick for defamation and legal cases have persisted for more than a decade.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Winthrop seeks climate resilience funding, eyes collaboration with Monmouth
At a public hearing Monday, Winthrop residents voiced strong support for combining resources with Monmouth to modify the Annabessacook Lake dam so it can better regulate water levels.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News
Hallowell racked up $20,000 in legal fees for investigation of city manager
The City Council last year ordered an investigation into personnel issues involving the former public works foreman and City Manager Gary Lamb.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
‘Education, empower and evolve’: New 12-bed residential substance recovery center opens in Waterville
William Lessa and Callista Merrill, president and vice president of the Central Maine Recovery Center, opened the nonprofit residential program earlier this month on Hazelwood Avenue in Waterville.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Bellows urges Maine high court to rule quickly on Trump ballot access to avoid voter confusion
Donald Trump said the state court should wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to provide clarity on whether he can be barred from the primary ballot, but the secretary of state said such a federal ruling may or may not settle the dispute in Maine.