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Maine Justice Foundation in Augusta inducts 2024 fellows
The foundation named Bar Fellows, Honorary Life Fellows and Patron Fellows.
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News Center Maine parent company announces marketing layoffs
It’s not clear how many positions will be terminated, but the layoffs are part of a restructuring by the station’s national parent company, Tegna.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Sewer rate to jump 7.5% for Winthrop Utilities District customers
The rate increase, to be followed with another hike in 2026, will help pay for extensive upgrades to the district’s eight sewer pumps, which are well beyond their projected operating lives, officials said.
Posted inMaine, News
Greene vehicle fire burned 4 acres Tuesday, officials say
About 4 acres burned on Route 202 after a vehicle fire spread to woods and low brush on Central Maine Power property.
Posted inCommunity
Winthrop High School announces first quarter honor roll
WINTHROP — Winthrop High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. High honors Seniors: Ashley Arsenault, Colton Baird, Sienna Beauchesne, Braden Branagan, Isaac Breau, Cody Cobb, Caroline Corgan, Samantha Cruz, Riley Fyfe, Will Grant, Logan Harrison, Katherine Hart, Lauren Miller, Anabeth Murphy, Sylvia […]
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Messalonskee High School lists first quarter honor roll
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. Seniors High honors with distinction: Gregory Bard, Brynne Barron, Ty Bernier, Matthew Bressette, Spencer Brittner, Drake Brunelle, Nolan Cain, Gabrielle Colfer, Jackson Collman, Beckett Cote, Pierce Coughlin, Sofia Derosby, Zachary Dionne, Braelyn […]
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Man convicted of murder in killing of Laken Riley, Georgia woman whose death became political flashpoint
Jose Ibarra was found guilty of all 10 counts against him, including murder, kidnapping and aggravated assault. He faces life in prison, either with or without the possibility of parole.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Update: Lock-in at Gardiner-area schools cleared after ‘known safety concern’
No threat was made directly against the schools Wednesday morning, but no one was allowed into school buildings for a short time, Superintendent Patricia Hopkins said.
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Tom’s of Maine used contaminated water in toothpaste, FDA says
The Sanford-based company has found small levels of bacteria in water used in their toothpaste and to clean manufacturing equipment.