About 6.3 million Americans, or roughly 1.9% of the nation’s population, told the U.S. Census Bureau that they have French ancestry.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Waterville hires new city manager
Nicholas Cloutier, a Waterville native and employee of the Town of Scarborough, is scheduled to start his new position Jan. 5.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
What does your CMP bill pay for?
As electricity rates continue to climb, here’s where the money ends up.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
What does your Versant bill pay for?
As electricity rates continue to climb, here’s where the money ends up.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Eliot Cutler accused of violating terms of probation
The former Maine gubernatorial candidate was convicted of possessing sexually explicit images of children in 2023.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Rangeley businessman Lucas Sirois found guilty on all 8 charges in marijuana case
Lucas Sirois was convicted Tuesday evening after a four-day trial in U.S. District Court in Bangor, while his father, Robert Sirois of Farmington, was convicted of one charge and acquitted of another.
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Skowhegan farmhouse destroyed by fire Saturday
The cause of the fire, which leveled the house and adjacent barns, remains under investigation.
Posted inMaine, Sports, Things to Do
Sugarloaf to open for 75th anniversary season Friday
The Carrabassett Valley resort will offer a commemorative 75th anniversary face buff to the first 75 guests in line Friday.
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J. Crew shirt resembling social media-famous Maine dogs raises questions about creative protections
The owner of the ‘Dog Named Stella’ account says people are mistakenly believing the shirt is a collaboration between him and the retailer.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine saw highest voter turnout in years for an off-year election
A total of 47% of registered voters cast ballots in the November election, the highest percentage for an off-year election in 15 years.