Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea ‘Shaye’ Moss, won a $148 million judgment over Giuliani’s false fraud claims against them related to the 2020 presidential election.
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Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Spate of stolen campaign signs reported across central Maine
Stealing political signs from a public right-of-way can be penalized with a $250 fine, and a person who takes a sign from private property can be charged with theft, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Critically endangered right whale numbers up slightly last year
The North Atlantic right whales are the most critically endangered large whale species on the planet.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Two Gardiner students speak out about school board candidate’s interaction
Sage Sculli, a senior, and Keira Blodgett, a junior, say they will not let Tucker’s actions deter them from serving on the school board.
Posted inCommunity
Jackman Scout receives Eagle rank
JACKMAN — Brennan Begin completed his Eagle Scout Service Project after nearly 100 hours of work provided by himself, friends and family. The installation of a knot-tying station and shelter was completed Sept. 15 at the Forest Hills Consolidated School. Brennan, son of Drew and Lindsay Keiper Begin, is 14 years old and a member […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine attorney general warns consumers of misleading solar power ads
Solar energy customers have been advised that Maine does not require homeowners to convert to solar and that the state does not offer incentives, grants, rebates or tax credits to install home solar panels.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Two dead in Freedom from reported carbon monoxide leak
The carbon monoxide leak occurred at a house in the Waldo County town of Freedom that had been raided by law enforcement agencies earlier this year because it was the site of an illegal marijuana growing operation, officials said.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Lower-priced new cars are gaining popularity, and not just for cash-poor buyers
The trend is forcing American automakers to reassess their sales and production strategies.
Posted inCommunity
StoryWalk ribbon-cutting event set for Chelsea
CHELSEA — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area recently announced a new StoryWalk location at Chelsea Elementary School, 566 Togus Road, hosted by SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator, Courtney Whitney and Chelsea Elementary School’s Garden Committee. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the StoryWalk is planned during the school’s Harvest Fest, at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. StoryWalks […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Flying air taxis move closer to U.S. takeoff with issuing of FAA rule
The aircraft take off and land vertically, like helicopters, but fly like fixed-wing planes.