The grant provides the opportunity to purchase and distribute emergency food bags for patients attending medical appointments who are food insecure.
News
Local, state and national news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s cannabis chief investigated for possible conflict of interest
A legislative panel agrees to look into ties between John Hudak and a firm hired to track marijuana plants from seedling to sale.
advertisement
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Somerset County Jail officer on leave amid domestic violence allegation
Giovanni Sinclair, whose work-issued firearm was taken away when he was served a protection from abuse order, was later charged with misdemeanor domestic violence assault.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Politics
A Frenchville Republican challenges Susan Collins
Susan Collins will face at least one primary challenger if she opts to run for reelection in 2026
Posted inCommunity
Mid-Maine Technical Center names honor students
Students from Lawrence, Messalonskee, Waterville Senior High School, Winslow High School, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Maine Connections Academy, Maine Virtual Academy, Temple Academy, and Waterville Alternative Education attend the center.
Posted inCommunity
North Pond Pike Fishing Derby set for Feb. 22, 23
North Pond is part of Mercer, Rome and Smithfield.
Posted inMaine, Politics
After Maine native testifies before Congress, Elon Musk targets his disability
Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette said he’s not surprised by online trolls highlighting his blindness instead of focusing on what he said about eliminating waste and fraud in government.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s longtime marine resources commissioner is stepping down
Patrick Keliher, who has served in the position since 2012, is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of the Department of Marine Resources. He will retire March 14.
Posted inCommunity
Waterville issues winter parking ban
Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot.
Posted inCommunity
Unity trust to offer night sky, owl walk Feb. 22
Maine Master Naturalist Val Watson will lead an exploration of the preserve with a night-sky perspective, offering insights into wildlife behavior during the winter months.