Aaron Frey met with immigrant leaders and the area’s legislative delegation Wednesday, pledging to uphold the Constitution and state laws as uncertainty grows over what a Trump administration will mean for Lewiston’s immigrant population.
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River of Trees, Santa Claus to kick off holiday festivities in Augusta
The annual holiday tree lighting and fireworks display are also set for Saturday, as the 12 Days of Augusta celebration gets underway.
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Kennebec Historical Society to hold Victorian tea party Dec. 8
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society is set to hold its annual Victorian tea party in celebration of the holiday season from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the society headquarters — the Henry Weld Fuller Jr. House — at 107 Winthrop St. Member Marie Tesch will provide musical entertainment on the piano. Cookies, snacks, coffee […]
Posted inMaine, News
Police arrest Phillips man, recover items after series of burglaries
An array of items retrieved were identified as stolen from a series of camp breaks, storage facility breaks and a residential burglary within the last four months.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Unemployment rises slightly in Maine urban zones
That tracks with a slight increase in unemployment statewide, which rose from 2.6% in September to 2.9% in October.
Posted inNation & World, News
Thousands of Lebanese return to their homes as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes hold
The deal does not address the war in Gaza, where Israeli strikes overnight on 2 schools-turned-shelters in Gaza City killed 11 people, including 4 children, according to hospital officials.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Bomb threats, swatting incidents target Trump’s Cabinet picks and appointees
The FBI said in a statement that it was ‘aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees’ and was investigating with its law enforcement partners.
Posted inMaine, News
Judge approves settlement reforming use of psychotropic drugs for foster children
As part of the settlement, the state will develop a new portable health records system, create informed consent procedures and implement additional reviews.
Posted inMaine, News
Some in Maine get an early taste of winter this Thanksgiving
Power outages ticked up steadily throughout the afternoon, from fewer than 100 households across the state without power at 2:30 to nearly 17,000 at 7 p.m., according to Central Maine Power’s and Versant’s websites.
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Augusta tech center names November students of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its November Professionals of the Month. Maeve Burgess, a junior at Monmouth Academy, is embracing the challenges and rewards of the Nursing Assistant program at Capital Area Technical Center. Burgess has found the program’s hands-on approach to be both engaging and instrumental in preparing her for clinical […]