The student’s family has sought a temporary protection from harassment order against Patrick Engleright following the alleged incident at practice Dec. 19 at Messalonskee High School.
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Augusta considers allowing native-only plantings on city property
The Augusta Conservation Commission is proposing to ban non-native plants from being planted on city property, an effort to benefit wildlife.
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Posted inCommunity
Unity library speaker series to begin Jan. 17
The series will be held at lunchtime at Mammie’s Country Kitchen, 215 Depot St., Unity.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Retired police officer selected as new chair of Maine Republican Party
Jim Deyermond of Sanford was selected as the next chair of the Maine GOP, and Scott Rocknak was picked as party vice chair in elections over the weekend.
Posted inNews
Woman injured after tractor-trailer fails to stop at intersection in Farmington
The truck was delivering bottled water from Poland Spring’s plant in Kingfield, police said.
Posted inCommunity
Audubon to hold Jan. 15 nature talk in Camden
The Camden Public Library plans to host Climate Zero 54° N to 54° S by Bike.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump team questioning civil servants about their loyalty
Removal of foreign policy and national security experts could deprive Trump’s team of expertise and institutional knowledge at a time when the U.S. is grappling with challenges in Ukraine, the Mideast and beyond.
Posted inNew England
Dazzling Ice Castles draw tourists to New Hampshire, other states
NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. — An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states. Ice Castles, which are both temporary art installations and tourist attractions, feature towers, tunnels, archways and caves, all created by growing, harvesting and arranging thousands of icicles and then blasting them with sprinklers. […]
Posted inNation & World
Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as more fierce winds are forecast
The National Weather Service is warning of a ‘particularly dangerous situation,’ with sustained winds of up to 40 mph and gusts in the mountains reaching 70 mph.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan River Park still on track despite permitting delays
Organizers had hoped to have permits by the end of 2024, but construction could start this year.