The 11-member deadly force review panel examined 8 police shootings in 2024 and is recommending agencies work on preventing harm.
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Local, state and national news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inCommunity
Jackman student honored at Veterans of Foreign Wars banquet
Bryn Clausen was recognized at their ceremony for being Maine’s District 5 winner of the yearly Voice of Democracy national speech contest.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Snow brings crashes, messy conditions to central Maine
While Wednesday’s snow added to the snowfall totals this winter, the region is still lagging behind last year’s totals by the end of January by about 7 inches.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Feb. 3-10
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Feb. 3-10.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of Feb. 3-10
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of Feb. 3-10.
Posted inNews, The Maine Forecast
Frigid air to chill much of Maine before more snow arrives Friday
In some areas, wind chills could fall as low as minus 30 degrees Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine officials welcome reversal of federal funding freeze
State agencies said portals for housing assistance and Medicaid reimbursements were back online Wednesday after access was cut off Tuesday.
Posted inLocal Government
Dresden to choose selectman in special election Friday
Voting to replace Gary Getchell, who resigned late last year, will be open 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Changes to Farmington tax payment schedule, fiscal year to be discussed Feb. 11
Farmington selectmen on Tuesday tabled changing tax payment schedule and moving to a fiscal year until the Feb. 11 meeting so that both sides could be presented at once.
Posted inCommunity
Pownal’s Bradbury Mountain State Park offers Winter Fun Day Feb. 1
Ski and snowshoe gear loans will be free with special event park admission.