UNION — Vose Library is scheduled to host Elizabeth Miller during for its next Vose or Virtual Wednesday program, set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, via Zoom. Nearly 20 years ago Miller moved with her husband and four young kids from suburban New Jersey to a 200-year-old Federal period house and barn in rural […]
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Gasoline prices march up in central Maine as U.S. tightens economic sanctions against Russia
While gas prices have been rising steadily over the last year, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. ban on Russian oil imports announced Tuesday has focused attention across central Maine on recent price spikes.
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Maine Supreme Court hears argument that police stop of drug-furnishing New York man was unjustified
A lawyer for Timothy Barclift argued, on appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, that police stopped the New York man primarily because of an anonymous tip he traveled by bus frequently and paid with cash.
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Hallowell council votes 5-2 to approve amended tax break deal for ice arena
The amended agreement would provide an additional $110,000 in TIF revenue for the city as part of a 10-year deal with the Camden National Bank Ice Vault.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man pleads guilty to theft-related charges, enters court-overseen drug recovery program
Alex J. Murphy, now 33, passed fake $100 bills and stole store merchandise to support his drug habit, officials say.
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Readfield woman named Maine’s mother of year
Patricia Clark of Readfield has been recognized as the 2022 Maine Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc. Clark is director of early childhood studies and lecturer of mental health and human services and education at the University of Maine at Augusta. She will join 49 other mothers in representing their states at the annual […]
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Mainers gather for Black Balloon Day, marking 636 overdose deaths in 2021
Members of the Maine recovery community advocate for an amendment to the state Good Samaritan Law that would protect anyone at the scene of an overdose from punishment for nonviolent crimes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
Young artist discovers he has been working at great-grandfather’s Winthrop school desk
Adrien Polky, a fourth grader, finds his great-grandfather’s name carved into the desk the boy uses at school. The great-grandfather, Wayne Healey, also of Winthrop, was a gifted artist, too.
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New minigrant competition aims to help Maine microbusinesses reach customers
New Ventures Maine is offering minigrants in the six regions it serves to help the smallest businesses reach customers by helping to fund marketing efforts.
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Augusta library announces temporary change to hours
AUGUSTA — Because of a staffing shortage, the library will temporarily be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, starting March 10, until further notice, according to a news release from the library. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from […]