Under a deal between Republican and Democratic senators, Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez is no longer expected to be confirmed to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Skowhegan hospice hit by embezzlement to raise funds with wreath business
Central Maine Wreath is donating 25% of its sales on Saturday to Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, which has had financial struggles after its former director embezzled thousands of dollars.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Nov. 15-22, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Judge dismisses lobstermen’s challenge to law requiring tracking devices on boats
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock cited jurisdictional problems with the case, but he encouraged the lobstermen to appeal the decision because it raises ‘significant Fourth Amendment issues’ over unreasonable searches and seizures.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Fruitful Thanksgivings of the past
In the 1960s, we enjoyed family Thanksgivings that nourished body, mind and soul, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Advocates say aggressive marketing toward youth highlights need for a flavored tobacco ban in Maine
Video games and cartoon images are among marketing techniques to get kids to try vaping. Maine has tried twice in recent years to ban sales, but there hasn’t been enough legislative support.
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Poll: Should Waterville institute 4-day work weeks for City Hall?
Let us know what you think about the proposal to have Waterville City Hall employees work four 10-hour days.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Lincoln shooting ruled homicide, police identify victim
Authorities believe Jason Nadeau, a 51-year-old Lincoln resident, died of gunshot wounds Wednesday morning.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
After a dry few weeks, Maine will be singing in the rain
The period from September 1 through November 20 was the driest on record in Bangor and Caribou, and the second driest on record in Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Greene says no to latest power plan to build 600-acre solar array
The ‘overwhelming’ vote to limit solar energy systems in town put and end to Swift Current Energy’s plan to build a 600-acre solar array along parcels of private property in the CMP corridor.