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Phillips-based school district proposes new committee for state-required program

by Leo Goddard November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

As of July 1, 2028, Child Development Services will no longer provide special education services for 3- to 5-year-olds,

Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Victim from Wayne identified in fatal Waterville crash

by Dylan Tusinski November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

A Wayne woman was killed in a crash early Monday morning on Trafton Road, police said.

Business, Maine, News

Maine Trust for Local News announces newsroom leadership changes

by Eric Russell November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Executive Editor Carolyn Fox outlined the changes in a memo to staff this week.

Maine, News, Politics

Aaron Frey faces challenge for Maine attorney general post

by Randy Billings November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

The attorney general is one of three constitutional officers elected by lawmakers by secret ballot. The Democratic majority in the Legislature will make its selections in December.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News

Auburn man sentenced to life in prison for Poland double murders

by Andrew Rice and Christopher Williams November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Aaron Aldrich was found guilty in September in the shooting deaths of a Massachusetts man and a Lewiston teenager found in a Poland home Feb. 20, 2023.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Sheriff: Madison man arrested after stabbing landlord

by Jake Freudberg November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Daniel Nordin, 59, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.

Business, News

Solar worker in Hancock County died from heart disease, not electrocution

by Stephen Singer November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Edwin Kendall Jones, 52, was initially believed to be the first solar farm worker in Maine killed by an electric shock.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Three Cony students have vegetarian options added to the school lunch menu

by Emily Duggan November 22, 2024November 24, 2024

Two juniors and a senior at Cony High School decided to take charge when they noticed some of their friends were not eating school lunches. Now there are more lunch options for everyone.