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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
At 89, Winslow caterer is hanging up her apron
Reporting Aside: Jean Theriault is retiring after 50 years of catering everything from weddings and funerals to gun shows and birthday parties, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine Mall shooting suspect makes first court appearance
Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook connected to his first appearance via Zoom from the jail on Friday afternoon.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County commissioners delay appointment of county administrator
Administrator Amy Bernard was hired in 2022, but was not formally appointed as required by state law.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Judge allows Maine lobstermen’s lawsuit over ‘red listing’ to advance
Businesses say the rating that encourages consumers to avoid eating lobster is defamatory and has caused significant economic harm.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine DEP: $50M sludge bond would preserve landfill space
The proposal to bond funding for grants to help local sewer districts tackle the statewide sludge-disposal problem needs approval by a legislative committee and two-thirds of the House and Senate before it could be sent to voters in November.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, Politics
Is your neighbor’s dog too loud? Maine bill would clamp down on excessive barking
Supporters say it would help address neighborhood disruptions, while opponents say it could prompt overreactions and that it’s an issue best left to municipalities.
Posted inCommunity
4-H program features farm visits, career exploration
The 4-H Ag Ambassador program aims to help teens from all walks of life discover a future in agriculture and connect with other young people with similar goals.
Posted inCommunity
New Ventures Maine offers free online career building classes
Classes will be held in February and March, focusing on career building, entrepreneurship and financial education.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Regulators seek approval to cut bills for Mainers who use electricity during off-peak hours
It would take years to establish the new rates, Maine’s top utility regulator told the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee.