GARDINER — The downtown Gardiner Parade of Lights is set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Gardiner Main Street seeks organizations, businesses, neighborhoods, schools and individuals to participate in the event. Awards will be presented to entries that best meet the guidelines. Winners will receive Gardiner merchandise. For registration and more information, email [email protected] or […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
With winter on its way, Maine schools grapple with how to handle snow days
Many school districts are choosing some mix of remote learning and traditional snow days.
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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News
Judge cancels deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after presidential win
Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris means the Justice Department believes he can no longer face prosecution in accordance with department legal opinions meant to shield presidents from criminal charges while in office.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Shoe brand Steve Madden slashing Chinese imports ahead of Trump tariffs
The company, known for its trendy footwear for teens, announced the moves on Thursday, and said it had already been developing a factory network in Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico and Brazil for several years.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World
Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Trump
The plot reflects what federal officials have described as ongoing efforts by Iran to target U.S. government officials on U.S. soil.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Ruptured pipe sends 150,000 gallons of Winslow’s untreated sewage into Kennebec River
State officials say no action will be taken to remediate the spill, which occurred when a barge struck and punctured the pipe carrying all of Winslow’s untreated sewage beneath the Kennebec River.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine native Amy Allen up for 4 Grammy awards
Allen, who grew up in Windham and South Portland, was nominated for songwriter of the year, as well as in the song, album and song for visual media categories.
Posted inCommunity
Farmington hospital to offer ski, snowboard clinic Nov. 18
FARMINGTON — The MaineHealth Franklin Hospital Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Department is set to host a free ski and snowboard clinic at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in the Stanley Health Center on the Franklin Hospital campus, 111 Franklin Health Commons. Open to all ages, this clinic aims to provide assessments in flexibility, strength, […]
Posted inMaine
Breakdown: Turning anguish into action | Podcast Ep. 2: ‘I believe he is going to snap’
Six weeks before the attacks, the shooter’s best friend warned that he might snap and commit a mass shooting. Episode 2 begins an examination into the numerous opportunities for intervention.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Democrats pick Brunswick Sen. Mattie Daughtry to lead Maine Senate
She was a co-sponsor and key proponent behind the paid family leave bill that became law and begins going into effect in 2025.