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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, News
Monday’s rain had minimal impact on Maine’s ongoing drought
‘It’s very clear where people won and lost with this (weather) system,’ said a National Weather Service meteorologist.
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Posted inMaine, News
A new scam is targeting Maine veterans — by postcard
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services says the scam attempts to persuade veterans to enroll in a false savings program, soliciting personal and financial information in the process.
Posted inMaine, News
Long Creek career day gives residents virtual, immersive look at future jobs
The event, held at Maine’s only youth prison, highlighted more than a dozen possible careers.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Franklin County supports study of regional jail with Androscoggin, Oxford counties
The 5-0 vote calls for the counties to hire a consultant to see if a regional corrections facility makes sense.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Meet the 3 candidates vying for Ward 4 seat on Augusta Board of Education
Three candidates are on the ballot to replace Kati McCormick, who is not running for reelection.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
It’s NBA showtime for Cooper Flagg. Top pundits say he’s ready
Armed with a versatile game and surrounded by All-Stars and former champions, Flagg makes his debut on basketball’s biggest stage.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Graham Platner says he will remove a Nazi-linked tattoo. Bernie is standing by him.
The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate said he didn’t know the meaning of the skull tattoo, which he got in 2007 while on leave in Croatia during his time in the Marines.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Handler of Maine public safety dog resigns while facing animal cruelty charge
Brodie Hinckley, who served as the director of the Maine Bureau of Emergency Communications, resigned from his position this month.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
170,000 Mainers won’t get November SNAP benefits. Blame the shutdown.
About 12.5% of Maine’s residents use the assistance program previously known as food stamps, which is already facing historic cuts included in the Republican budget bill passed over the summer.