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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Jared Golden backs Republican bill to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote
Critics of the bill, including U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, said it will make it harder for some people to vote, especially those who have changed their names.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Elevation Burger closes Augusta and other Maine locations
The national chain has struggled financially in recent years.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tariffs force Maine businesses, municipalities into an uncertain future
President Donald Trump’s unpredictable shifts in tariff policies threaten to drive up costs for consumers and taxpayers.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville man charged with arson after police find burning dumpster, trash
State fire investigators said they determined Jason Woods, 47, intentionally set the fire in a parking lot early Thursday morning.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
High schoolers resist phone rules — but their reasons might surprise adults
The Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors is considering a proposal where student cellphones are secured in a special pouch that denies access until the pouch is unlocked at the end of the school day.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Activist seeks ouster of Cony principal because she heads Maine Principals’ Association
Nicholas Blanchard said he is circulating a petition to remove Kim Liscomb as principal of Cony Middle and High School; the school department has not seen the petition.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Bowdoin College to open Kingfield outdoor recreation center named for late student
The 21-acre property in the Carrabassett Valley region will serve as a base for the Bowdoin Outing Club.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Cornville woman arrested in Skowhegan and charged with drug trafficking, police say
Investigators said they found cocaine and methamphetamine hidden in a coffee tumbler.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Two injured in Chelsea when car, logging truck collide head-on
Two Chelsea residents were transported to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.