Dupreme Ammonds, of Hartland, alleges managers at the Pittsfield swab-making facility did not address complaints about racial harassment and civil rights violations he faced over 14 months at the company.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine Department of Corrections names new superintendent of state’s sole youth prison
Ryan Andersen has worked for the department for 17 years and has been serving as interim superintendent of the Long Creek Youth Development Center since March.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Right-wing protest banner adds new wrinkle to Maine flag referendum
The Appeal to Heaven flag, which has come to symbolize Christian nationalism and the false claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen, bears a strong resemblance to the 1901 Maine flag that could become the state’s official flag in November.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Vassalboro woman says she feared for her life as ex-boyfriend strangled her in Waterville hotel parking lot
Irineu B. Goncalves is on trial for attempted murder, domestic violence criminal threatening and assault on an officer in connection with the incident on June 14, 2023.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Nine arrested in Skowhegan following laundromat burglary, apartment searches
After Mr. Bubbles Coin Laundry on Waterville Road in Skowhegan was reported burglarized, police investigated and searched two apartments at 45 Main St. and arrested nine people on various charges.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
U.S. offers state a lease to research offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine
The move could establish Maine as a leader in developing the offshore wind industry and provide valuable information about how to build out similar projects.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Portrait of Bernard Lown to be unveiled June 7 in Lewiston
The painting of the inventor of the defibrillator and a Nobel Peace Prize honoree is part of Brooksville artist Robert Shetterly’s ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ series.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Fire at Chelsea building manufacturer determined to be accidentally caused by lithium batteries
The fire started Sunday at New England Rent To Own on River Road in Chelsea and drew firefighters from eight towns to battle the blaze.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Pittsfield-area schools closed Tuesday after a threat was sent to student via social media
The nature of the threat was unclear, but the MSAD 53 schools closed Tuesday over an abundance of caution.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
‘American Idol’ star Julia Gagnon to pursue a career in music, starting with a Maine tour
The 22-year-old singer from Cumberland will perform at the Moxie Festival and 15 or more other Maine venues this summer. She also hopes to record a new song about Maine.