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Local, state and national news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Maine police union accuses Mills administration of bad-faith bargaining
The filing from the Fraternal Order of Police comes after the largest union for state employees made similar claims in a labor complaint last month.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Manning revokes resignation, remains on Gardiner-area school board
Manning apologized to those who were offended by his sleeping during board meetings, acknowledging it’s “not a good look.”
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan police chase reaching 130 mph leaves Madison man injured
A police affidavit indicates officers were trying to stop the vehicle Monday because they believe the driver had a revoked license.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Frigid cold breaks decades-old records in Portland, Augusta
Temperatures dropped to near zero — with wind chills in the negatives — Thursday night into Friday morning as the chilly air set in behind an arctic cold front.
Posted inNews
Start Here: Arctic cold blasts Maine + Where to find warming centers
What you need to know today.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Skowhegan residents to vote on River Park lease agreement
The special town meeting, which has two other items on the agenda, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Meet the woman who’s designed every costume in ‘The Nutcracker’ for 35 years
Gail Csoboth, otherwise known as ‘Madame,’ has taken the Maine State Ballet’s annual production to a new level.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Where to find warming centers across Maine
Here are 8 warming centers opening throughout the state.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine research lab awarded $30 million federal grant for modeling of human heart
The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor is the first research institution in the state to be awarded a grant of this type.