Memorial Day services will also be held in Chesterville, Weld and two other Farmington locations.
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Maine congressional leaders slam Trump’s plan to accept $400M plane from Qatar
U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, Angus King, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden and U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree said Trump’s plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar presents a national security threat and would likely require massive investments before it could be used.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
May, and memories of the Kennebec | Column
While the Kennebec River has been cleaned up and great plans have been laid for recreational acitvities on the water, memories of past tragedies remain, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Suicide prevention signage installed on Piscataqua River Bridge
The new signage follows 3 suicides in less than 2 weeks, which has alarmed local residents and mental health advocates.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
As Maine diversifies, so does its health care workforce
The number of workers in health care in Maine identifying as non-White is up 143% in the past decade.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
May flowers, spring sports and a memorial
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine preservation commission cancels grants, layoffs loom without without federal funding
The commission canceled more than half a dozen grants to preservation organizations in Maine in hopes of avoiding laying off half its staff.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Planned Parenthood warns tens of thousands in Maine could lose care under proposed budget
Republicans in Congress have put forth a reconciliation bill that would bar Planned Parenthood from participating in Medicaid.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bills targeting grocery price gouging fail to win lawmakers’ support
A legislative committee agreed with business advocates who say the bills are unnecessary and will make it impossible for businesses to manage risk.
Posted inMaine, News
Gov. Mills receives Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award
The award is designed to highlight ‘champions of social justice’ who take nonviolent approaches to defending human rights. Winners get a cash prize and legal support through the organization.