Stefanie Damron, 14, has been missing since leaving her New Sweden home in late September.
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Posted inElection 2024, News, Politics
Hand recount underway in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Austin Theriault requested the recount after losing the race to Rep. Jared Golden by 2,706 votes, or less than 1% of votes cast.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Cyber Monday expected to set a record on the biggest day for online shopping
Adobe Analytics, which tracks online shopping, expects consumers to spend a record $13.2 billion on Monday, 6.1% more than last year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools
Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
When Fairfield looked to borrow Winslow’s unused ambulance, misinformation got in the way
Fairfield’s rescue truck, Med-One, broke down in October. Town officials were hoping to borrow Winslow’s unused ambulance to fill the void, but misinterpreted legal concerns from the Winslow Town Council shut down the deal.
Posted inNation & World, News
Landmark climate change case opens at top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
The UN General Assembly asked the International Court of Justice last year for an opinion on ‘the obligations of States in respect of climate change.’
Posted inCommunity
Over the River Ringers to perform in Skowhegan Dec. 10
SKOWHEGAN — Over the River Ringers will perform a free bell concert at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, at All Saints Episcopal Church at 169 Malbons Mill Road. Over the River Ringers is a community-based group of bell ringers, youth and veteran performers. Refreshments will be served. Donations accepted. For more information, call Gail Kelly […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Waterville-based Central Maine Motors Auto Group buys Ray Haskell Ford in Oakland
Ray Haskell Ford at 801 Kennedy Memorial Drive is now Central Maine Ford.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
100,000 Maine households struggle with rising electricity bills – and costs keep going up
The Electric Ratepayer Advisory Council urged state lawmakers to expand assistance to provide greater benefits to more low-income households to relieve an ‘affordability gap.’
Posted inNews, Sports
Cavs end Celtics’ winning streak in matchup of East’s elite
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and Payton Pritchard 24 for the Celtics, who led 93-81 in the fourth before Mitchell took over. Kristaps Porzingis added 21 points for Boston.