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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
After years of giving, a Waterville man’s wish granted
Michael Williams of Waterville, who suffers with a terminal illness, applied for and was granted a wish for his daughter and grandson to visit him from North Carolina, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Maine is among a dozen states suing the Trump administration to stop its tariff policy
The lawsuit says the tariff policy has been subject to President Donald Trump’s ‘whims rather than the sound exercise of lawful authority.’
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
ShineOnCass brings the gift of literacy to Augusta
ShineOnCass, created by Monica Charette after the 2014 death of her daughter Cass, works with organizations to promote youth literacy in memory of Cass, who was an avid reader.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Proposed autism registry is ‘dangerous,’ Maine disability rights activists say
The Trump administration has announced a sweeping autism study that will use private medical records from federal and commercial databases.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine may use cameras to catch speeders in highway work zones
A bill before a legislative committee would test the use of cameras and sensors to identify and automatically ticket speeders in highway construction zones.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Complaint against Kennebec, Somerset district attorney dismissed
An Oakland woman claimed Maeghan Maloney inappropriately shared information about her case.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s new paid family leave law faces several efforts to hamstring program
The Legislature’s labor committee on Wednesday aired more than a dozen bills that would amend, delay or outright repeal the 2023 law.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Smarts to receive top Mid-Maine Chamber award for distinguished service
Eight others are scheduled to receive 2024 Mid-Maine Chamber awards Thursday at the organization’s annual awards event, to be held at the Waterville Elks Banquet Center.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine’s public defense system gets $3.5M boost, without governor’s support
The emergency bill makes it easier for judges to appoint lawyers for people who can’t afford one themselves, and it authorizes the state to hire 5 new public defenders.