Shah, the face of Maine’s COVID-19 response, was a top federal health official in the Biden administration and has criticized the Trump administration’s public health priorities.
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Flagg brothers host Orono clinic, West Gardiner celebration among this week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from August 8-15, 2025.
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Owner of Anson market charged in alleged assault
Arnold P. Luce, who served as chairman of the Anson Board of Selectmen, resigned from the board this week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Acadia had its busiest month in 35 years
The national park on Mount Desert Island saw over 797,000 visitors in July, the most in a single month since 1989.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Study: Colby added $2.5 billion to Maine’s economy since 2019
The analysis, commissioned as a follow-up to a report on Colby’s impact from 2014-18 and presented in downtown Waterville on Thursday, shows the college’s investments in facilities and people added $1.3 billion to the Waterville-area economy over the last six years.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Readfield community shows support for popular principal
Community members asked for answers about the middle school principal’s resignation at a special school board meeting Wednesday night.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine warns of SNAP benefit thefts impacting hundreds of households
While this type of fraud has occurred in other states, ‘this is the first time we have seen it at this scale in Maine,’ a Department of Health and Human Services official said.
Posted inMaine, News
Bangor woman charged with Cambridge arson, other offenses
Somerset County deputies were called to a Ham Hill Road home Monday for a domestic disturbance.
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Down East wildfire is now mostly contained, Maine Forest Service says
Firefighters have been battling the 30-acre blaze near the U.S.-Canada border in Baileyville since Sunday evening.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
Second Harvest Moon Deli opens in Augusta
The deli has opened its second Augusta location on Steven King Drive.