Brooklyn Kelly of Winslow, Lauren Jakub of Chelsea, Jennifer Fortin of Augusta and Ruthie Gusler of Phillips were among the Maine pageant delegates to receive top honors.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
2025 Kenney Awards ceremony set for Friday in Augusta
The Kennebec Valley of Chamber of Commerce event honors winners in six categories, three of which are chosen on the night via live text voting.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Freight train speeds to increase up to 4 times in Maine
The increase will affect railroad crossings in Auburn, Lewiston, Monmouth, Winthrop, Waterville and beyond.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maine’s Lion Electric school buses have been a disaster. What’s next?
As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Nonprofit agencies say Mills administration’s cutbacks jeopardize health services
A decision to revoke cost-of-living increases in reimbursements for Medicaid services this month came as a surprise to nonprofits.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Stores across Maine are running out of eggs. Blame the avian flu.
The highly contagious virus has wreaked havoc on flocks of chickens, and Mainers are now seeing the impacts in local stores with empty or sparsely stocked egg coolers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
With funds running out, Maine is at a PFAS crossroads
A multiagency presentation before lawmakers warns of the difficulty the state will face trying to meet the needs of residents adversely affected by the spreading of sewage sludge containing forever chemicals.
Posted inNation & World
House passes bill to require federal detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft, violent crimes
The first legislation for Donald Trump to sign in his new term will require a massive ramping up of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s capabilities but does not include any new funding for the agency.
Posted inLocal Government
Jay discusses proposed $6.7M town budget for 2025-26
One of the options for the Fire Rescue Department is to add one per diem part-time coverage for weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
ACLU says lack of public defense lawyers in Maine erodes trust in courts
The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine was in court Wednesday to argue for the widespread release of low-income Mainers who face criminal charges but have not been appointed lawyers.