Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine cities, nonprofits ask lawmakers to reject proposed limit on housing assistance
Lawmakers are told that a proposal to limit General Assistance housing support would put hundreds of families at risk of eviction.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Firefighters work 11 hours to extinguish Sappi wood yard fire
The fire apparently started in a gearbox of a conveyor belt that moves wood chips to be processed, Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez said.
Posted inLocal & State
Farmington-based school board OKs student trip to Canary Islands
The RSU 9 board approved a field trip for 13 students through the school’s International Student Program.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Transient out of Augusta charged after Lewiston homeowner chases him from home
Police used home surveillance footage to track down Jason Folkner, who was arrested on charges of burglary, vehicle burglary and two counts of theft.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Lawmakers criticize state official for withholding annual cannabis report
The annual report was due a year ago and never submitted to lawmakers, one of whom has asked for an investigation.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Northern Light to suspend birthing services in Waterville
Birthing services will not be available starting March 1 at Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Women’s Health.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Why Susan Collins said ‘no’ to Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
She was 1 of 2 Republican senators to break ranks and oppose Trump’s nominee Thursday, but it didn’t stop Hegseth’s nomination or eventual confirmation.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
State Rep. Frost reports on legislative efforts to Fayette Select Board
Sharon Frost addressed local concerns and encouraged public involvement in state policymaking.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Bingham repeat offender found guilty of sex crimes against minors
A jury on Thursday convicted Christopher C. Cates, a lifetime registrant on the state’s sex offender registry, after a three-day trial.