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Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris and Trump transition efforts reflect different approaches to governing
The vice president and former president are running markedly different transition efforts to be ready for the potential responsibility of taking over the federal government.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Staff safety at Maine’s 2 psychiatric centers back in spotlight
Two lawmakers have requested a full-scale review of safety and staffing concerns at Riverview in Augusta and Dorothea Dix in Bangor, which house patients with severe mental health issues.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Wilton appoints 5 to Comprehensive Plan Committee
Selectman Keith Swett will represent the board on the committee.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Farmington tax rate increases $1.54 per $1,000 in property valuation
The new rate is up $1.54 over last year’s rate of $19.91, with taxes due Nov 26.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Electricity Maine ordered to refund $6 million to customers
State regulators also imposed a $315,000 penalty against the Houston company for overbilling and temporarily capped how much it can charge customers.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council accepts $712,500 matching grant for Quarry Road improvements
Work planned at recreation area includes paving part of the dirt road leading to the welcome center, improving parking and making changes to the wet meadow area so it may be used year-round.
Posted inCommunity
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Wilma Pouliot and Lee Lenfest finished first at the Oct. 15 Elm City Duplicate Bridge session. Su Morrison and Gabrielle Rice placed second; Ken Harvey and Diane Bishop third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more information, call […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Clinton man arrested after police trace 911 call, search Main Street residence
Iver Cardwell, 43, has a history of domestic violence arrests and has been arrested in Clinton multiple times with violation of condition of release in recent months, police said.
Posted inCommunity
Association to present finalists in songwriting contest in Freeport Nov. 3
FREEPORT — The Brunswick-based Maine Songwriters Association has announced its live final competition at Cadenza listening room, set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at 5 Depot St. The association is a statewide, nonprofit, member organization dedicated to the support of songwriters and their art. Its mission is to encourage, recognize, educate, support and promote […]