Joe Robbins, who was a James Beard semifinalist this year, will be 1 of 5 Indigenous chefs at the White House Tribal Nations Summit.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Canaan moves toward agreement with Lake George Regional Park’s board appointments
The legal dispute over five new appointments the Select Board made in March for the joint committee that governs the local park has lasted months.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Publisher Lisa DeSisto to leave Maine Trust for Local News
DeSisto led the state’s largest news organization for 12 years and through two ownership transitions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man who fled police in truck, then on foot in Augusta sentenced to 88 days in jail
Bryan S. Black took off in his pickup truck when approached by a Kennebec County Sheriff’s Deputy, speeding and passing vehicles in the breakdown lane.
Posted inCommunity
Upper Kennebec Valley Junior/Senior High names 1st quarter honor students
BINGHAM — Upper Kennebec Valley Junior/Senior High School recently announced the following students have been named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. Fifth grade Honors: Tuscany Caswell, Matthew Fitzgerald, Jacob Hartwell and Jordynn Spooner. Sixth grade Honors: Peyton Brooks, Karissa Carrigan, Aelon Glynn and Breanna Jackson. High honors: Griffin Lay. Seventh […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Hallowell committee to review cuts to lower next year’s taxes
The City Council froze about $190,000 in spending at its last meeting to help pay down expenses next year and relieve residents’ tax burden.
Posted inMaine, News
Several inches of snow to fall in central Maine by Thursday morning
Snow showers will develop from west to east overnight Wednesday and Thursday morning.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine signs 10-year liquor administration contract with current provider
Pine State Trading Co., which has overseen spirits administration and distribution since 2014, was the only company to bid on the 2024-34 contracts.
Posted inCommunity
Cards of Kindness Holiday Campaign aims to bring joy to older adults
The deadline for submissions is Dec. 11 to allow timely delivery.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
Stephen King’s Maine radio stations will go silent for good on New Year’s Eve
The writer’s rock station, along with retro and adult alternative stations, will all go off the air New Year’s Eve.