Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook connected to his first appearance via Zoom from the jail on Friday afternoon.
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Franklin County commissioners delay appointment of county administrator
Administrator Amy Bernard was hired in 2022, but was not formally appointed as required by state law.
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Judge allows Maine lobstermen’s lawsuit over ‘red listing’ to advance
Businesses say the rating that encourages consumers to avoid eating lobster is defamatory and has caused significant economic harm.
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Maine DEP: $50M sludge bond would preserve landfill space
The proposal to bond funding for grants to help local sewer districts tackle the statewide sludge-disposal problem needs approval by a legislative committee and two-thirds of the House and Senate before it could be sent to voters in November.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, Politics
Is your neighbor’s dog too loud? Maine bill would clamp down on excessive barking
Supporters say it would help address neighborhood disruptions, while opponents say it could prompt overreactions and that it’s an issue best left to municipalities.
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Regulators seek approval to cut bills for Mainers who use electricity during off-peak hours
It would take years to establish the new rates, Maine’s top utility regulator told the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee.
Posted inLocal & State
Farmington receives Volunteer Fire Assistance grant for forestry gear
There is a 50-50 match which will be paid for by Farmington Fire Rescue Department.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Maine Capitol Police welcome first bomb-sniffing dog
Teddy, trained through the Maine State Police K-9 Unit, is expected to conduct daily sweeps through the Maine State House complex in Augusta, officials said.
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Wilton police receive increase in pay in contract sidebar
The Select Board and Teamsters union, which represent police in the union, agreed to the adjustment that went into effect on Monday.
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Frey, 12 other state attorneys general pledge lawsuit challenging Musk’s Treasury access
Thirteen attorneys general, including Maine’s Aaron Frey, announce their intention to file a lawsuit aimed at keeping Elon Musk and his team from having access to national payment systems.