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Kennebec County Courthouse damaged in powerful storm

by Dylan Tusinski July 10, 2024July 11, 2024

Tuesday’s storm downed trees and power lines and severely damaged the roof on the historic Kennebec County Courthouse as remnants of Hurricane Beryl move through New England.

Maine, Times Record

Brunswick man shot, Wiscasset man arrested as police investigate

by Laura Sitterly July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

Darren Mitchell of Brunswick was taken to Maine Medical Center after suffering a gunshot wound to the leg. He is in stable condition.

Maine, Schools and Education

Maine agencies get $7.4 million federal grant, including meat processor in Unity

by Dana Richie July 10, 2024July 11, 2024

The money will be invested in 7 projects aimed at getting more local ingredients in Maine’s school lunches and improving food system practices.

Maine, News

Farmington selectmen OK new roof at Community Center

by Pam Harnden July 10, 2024July 11, 2024

Officials felt not enough is known about a system that would melt snow from the Community Center roof, thus reducing weight on the roof.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Winthrop voters pass $13.5 million school budget

by Emily Duggan July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

The Town Council voted against the proposed spending plan in early June, sending it back to the School Board.

Maine, News

Maine interlibrary loans to resume after board approves book delivery service

by Gillian Graham July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

However, it remains unclear when the service that delivers books to libraries across the state will restart.

Kennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News

Proposed Hallowell budget would increase property taxes 25%

by Keith Edwards July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

Before approving the budget, city councilors plan to seek cuts to reduce the hit on taxpayers.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Maine parents ramp up fight to get cellphones out of schools

by Lana Cohen July 10, 2024July 10, 2024

A coalition of 9 Maine groups is advocating for less technology access for children because they’re worried about how constant technology use might impact mental health.