The person is identified only by his initials and claims he has status as an unaccompanied child, although the government says he is now an adult.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Should George J. Mitchell’s name be removed from Waterville school?
Area residents weigh in on whether former U.S. Sen. George J. Mitchell’s name should be removed from the Waterville elementary school bearing his name.
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An Augusta doctor worked with this year’s Olympic athletes. What did he learn?
Daniel Shubert spent over a week in Switzerland with the U.S. Snowboard Halfpipe team before they left for Italy.
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What Maine got: Snowstorm was predicted to drop 3-6 inches
Totals for Augusta, Durham, Lewiston and Kennebunk reported.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Massive battery storage facility opens in Gorham, furthering Mills’ energy agenda
At 175 megawatts, Cross Town Energy Storage is the largest facility of its kind in New England.
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Angus King and Susan Collins are not budging on disagreement over ICE reforms
A short-term Department of Homeland Security funding measure is tied up by Democratic and Republican disagreements over immigration enforcement.
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Lawmakers initiate reform of Maine’s fraught school funding formula
The Education Committee is introducing a bill based on researcher recommendations that include integrating local poverty rates and reforming the special education model.
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Maine venues cancel or delay shows over visa issues for performers, including those from Canada
New restrictions from the Trump administration have added to long processing times and high costs, resulting in fewer international performers here, even ones who live close by.
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Jay children’s librarian Priscilla Mae Pineau dies at age 77
A longtime children’s librarian at Jay-Niles Memorial Library, Pineau died Jan. 12, leaving a lasting impact on young readers and the community she served.
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A Brownville family’s deer pantry is a YouTube hit, but wildlife experts aren’t fans
Thousands watch a Maine family feed the growing group of deer in their yard. Some wonder if the animals actually need the help.