The U.S. Department of Agriculture has mandated that districts inform families of their options since 2017, but even when parents are aware, having to pay by cash or check to avoid fees can be burdensome.
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Local, state and national news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Sept. 16-23
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Sept. 16-23
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Campbell wants to say goodbye to the ‘soup’ in its name. It isn’t the first to make such a change
Campbell’s roots date back to 1869, as a modest operation out of New Jersey that later grew. The current Campbell Soup name was adopted in 1922, according to the company’s website.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zero
Some 9/11 victims’ relatives appealed to presidential candidates for accountability as the U.S. marked an anniversary laced with election-season politics.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Brother of Skowhegan murder victim won’t be prosecuted for courtroom attack on convicted killer, DA says
During the April incident, Clifford Warren jumped the bar and ran toward Jason Servil, who was being sentenced for the murder of Warren’s sister, Alice Abbott.
Posted inEvents
Watch Newsroom Live: The Opinion Writers
This virtual conversation took place on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Election officials warn that widespread problems with U.S. mail system could disrupt voting
State and local election officials say problems with the nation’s mail delivery system threaten to disenfranchise voters and that repeated outreach to the Postal Service to resolve the issues had failed.
Posted inLocal Government, News
New Vineyard Planning Board secretary submits surprise resignation
Secretary Jamie McKechnie raised concerns about the processes and informalities being used by the Planning Board.
Posted inNation & World
CIA workplace assault case emerges as agency shields extent of sexual misconduct in ranks
A recent internal watchdog report found systemic shortcomings in the CIA’s handling of such complaints was classified as ‘secret,’ shielded as a potential threat to national security.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. inflation reaches 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates
A key reason for last month’s drop in overall inflation was the third drop in gas prices in the past four months.