AUGUSTA — Jeff Harris has been selected to serve as president of the Maine Association of Realtors for 2025. Licensed since 2004, Harris joined family-owned Harris Real Estate in Farmington, which services traditional real estate sales in central and western Maine and auctions statewide. He has been a director for the Maine Association of Realtors […]
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Following outcry, Maine health department waters down proposed staffing ratios
The Department of Health and Human Services released a new proposal with less aggressive increases than were initially proposed, and will give residential care facilities 2 years to phase in the changes.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Israel’s Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages
Israel’s Cabinet announced the approval of the deal after 1 a.m. Jerusalem time and confirmed the ceasefire will go into effect Sunday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Company behind Belfast salmon farm abandons project, citing legal challenges
Norwegian company Nordic Aquafarms says it is dropping the controversial proposal for a $500 million, land-based aquaculture operation.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Farmington man indicted in attack on his father’s girlfriend
Nicholas M. Smith, 33, is charged with aggravated assault and criminal threatening.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Albion man gets split verdict in sex case involving teen girl
Sean Eori, 44, was found guilty on three counts Friday but not guilty of others.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Sappi machinists in Skowhegan reject contract offer, authorize strike
Fair wages and work-life balance are among the topics of negotiations IAM Local 2740 members and the company plan to revisit Tuesday, a union representative said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Massachusetts man indicted for Athens assault hints at self-defense
The Somerset County grand jury indicted 52 defendants on various charges when it met in December, according to the district attorney’s office.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta approves tax break for ‘beautiful’ new plaza project
The tax break is expected to help the $48.5 million proposal move forward at 60 Western Ave.
Posted inMaine Crime
Standish man sentenced to 30 years in girlfriend’s death
Brandon Libby, 37, pleaded guilty to manslaughter last month after a jury couldn’t reach a verdict on a murder charge.