Forecasters expect a significant storm surge propelled by onshore winds to hit around high tide at midday, further damaging infrastructure that was weakened by a strong storm on Wednesday.
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Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, Colby College to host essentials drive in Waterville on MLK Day
The ‘Personal Care Essentials Drive’ aims to collect key items for people in need to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy through practical acts of service and thoughtful reflection on justice and peace.
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Week In Photos Jan. 5-12, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Former director of 2 Skowhegan nonprofit groups sentenced on charges of stealing nearly $200,000 from them
Jason Gayne agreed to a deal that includes prison time, probation and the payment of restitution in connection with charges that he stole money from the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County while working as their director.
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Sanford man sentenced to 2 years probation in connection with U.S. Capitol riot
David Ball, who was spotted wearing a sweatshirt with his company’s logo, pleaded guilty to one charge for entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Anson man with Down syndrome finds purpose in cutting cloth
James Lynds has turned a passion for hard work into a business cutting clothing into rags to sell to auto mechanics, dealerships and other businesses, Amy Calder writes.
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Maine’s historic landmarks under siege from powerful storms
With another storm looming Saturday, efforts to cleanup rubble from the midweek storm and stabilize what remains is adding a sense of urgency at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and other hard-hit areas along the state’s coast.
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Momentum builds for standalone child welfare department
Service providers argue that having a cabinet official advocating for child welfare could lead to more resources for mental health, substance use and behavioral health.
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Appointment to state board stalls in Legislature following concerns from mining opponents
The Maine Senate returned a nomination for the Land Use Planning Commission to a legislative committee Thursday, days after opponents of the Wolfden Chase Mt. mining proposal urged the committee to require that the nominee recuse himself from an upcoming vote.
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Group submits petition of no confidence in Wiscasset schools superintendent
A group of Wiscasset school staff members, parents, alumni and community members signed the petition following the firing of the former principal.