While the committee’s new leadership isn’t yet official, Collins says her priorities will include helping Maine’s communities, funding biomedical research, improving infrastructure and supporting rural economic development.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Public health advocates rail against Trump’s nomination of RFK Jr. for Cabinet post
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has made false claims about vaccines, has been tapped to become health and human services secretary in the Trump administration.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta to spend last of its federal pandemic funds on heat pumps, Civic Center repairs, paving
The city received $1.98 million in ARPA funding, and has just under $300,000 remaining.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man arrested in Monmouth following high-speed chase, hourslong manhunt
Police used dogs, a drone, social media and tips from residents to catch up to suspect on the lam.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Phillips-based school district proposes new committee for state-required program
As of July 1, 2028, Child Development Services will no longer provide special education services for 3- to 5-year-olds,
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Victim from Wayne identified in fatal Waterville crash
A Wayne woman was killed in a crash early Monday morning on Trafton Road, police said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Trust for Local News announces newsroom leadership changes
Executive Editor Carolyn Fox outlined the changes in a memo to staff this week.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Aaron Frey faces challenge for Maine attorney general post
The attorney general is one of three constitutional officers elected by lawmakers by secret ballot. The Democratic majority in the Legislature will make its selections in December.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man sentenced to life in prison for Poland double murders
Aaron Aldrich was found guilty in September in the shooting deaths of a Massachusetts man and a Lewiston teenager found in a Poland home Feb. 20, 2023.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Sheriff: Madison man arrested after stabbing landlord
Daniel Nordin, 59, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.