Rep. Lucas Lanigan, R-Sanford, was reelected in November by a single vote, just weeks after he was charged with felony assault.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes creating a Maine department of energy
The proposal would elevate the Governor’s Energy Office to a Cabinet-level department if approved by lawmakers as part of the budget.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation & World
Flu surging in Maine; COVID-19 prevalence also ‘very high’
It’s not too late to get vaccinated, public health experts say.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville council overrides mayor’s task force veto
The City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to override Mayor Mike Morris’ veto of a Dec. 17 council vote to create a task force that would recommend ways the city can support homeless and vulnerable people.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Appeals court takes up challenge to Bar Harbor’s cruise passenger limit
Businesses claim a voter-approved cap on the number of cruise passengers that can visit the town near Acadia National Park is unconstitutional.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
On Jan. 8, 1825, the Kennebec Journal laid out its mission
The first issue of the KJ, printed 200 years ago Wednesday, contained this note from the publishers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Kennebec Journal, Maine’s oldest newspaper, turns 200
The Kennebec Journal published its first issue on Jan. 8, 1825, making it Maine’s oldest surviving newspaper.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Lobstering Union settles racketeering lawsuit
The union claims it lost nearly $2 million in an embezzlement scheme by the family that owns Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office buying German shepherd
K-9 Atlas is to replace K-9 Bain that retired with his handler, Sgt. Nathan Bean, in December.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County makes history with five commissioners representing about 30,000 people
Gov. Janet Mills swore in the commissioners on Tuesday at the Franklin County Courthouse.