Waterville officials this week are preparing for future emergencies and applying for reimbursement of funds from the federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man who confessed to Bowdoin shootings withdraws insanity plea
Joseph Eaton, who told the Press Herald this spring that he was not in control of his actions when he killed his 2 parents and another couple in April, has withdrawn his plea of not criminally responsible.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine state employees ratify contracts that increase pay, benefits
The 4 contracts ratified over the weekend cover more than 9,000 state employers, providing a 6% pay increase on Jan. 1, an $800 payment in February in lieu of retroactive raises and an additional 3% pay bump in July.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland’s new homeless shelter in Riverside struggles to fill open beds
Though the shelter is billed as ‘low barrier,’ many people living outside see obstacles to going there, whether real or perceived.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Pope’s policy on same-sex blessings met with welcome in Maine, but there are questions
Some Catholics say it’s further evidence that Pope Francis is moving to curb discrimination in the church; others say the announcement heralds no real change at all.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal government holds off on plans for a High Peaks refuge
Maine lawmakers and residents of the region have pushed back on the proposal for months, arguing that such federal oversight is unneeded.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
A1 Diner feels the love from the community on the holiday weekend
A1 Diner hosted a Christmas Eve Brunch to get back on their feet after this week’s storm that knocked their power out from Monday until Friday.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner returns with holiday cheer, to new venue in Winslow
Organizers weren’t sure what to expect for turnout after several years without holding the event, but they were still ready to serve hundreds a free turkey dinner on Christmas Day at a new venue in Winslow.
Posted inMaine
Community members provide free Christmas meals to hundreds
Volunteers prepared bags of freshly cooked meals and handed them out to those who could make it to the venue. Those who couldn’t, simply called and provided their address and phone number and the food reached their doorstep.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
At Canaan farm, families flock to feed horses on Christmas Eve
Pamela Rickenbach cares for disabled or ill horses at her farm and for two years has been inviting Mainers during the holidays to relive the tradition of caring for the animals.