They are striving to protect the state’s remaining brown ash trees, and hope to harvest enough healthy trees in the meantime to supply future tribal artisans.
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Posted inNation & World
Israel passes laws restricting work of U.N. agency that is a lifeline for Gaza
The laws risk collapsing the already fragile process for distributing aid in Gaza at a moment when Israel is under increased U.S. pressure to ramp up aid.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Sen. King debates Republican, Democratic challengers
The independent seeking his third term has run a quiet campaign so far against Republican Demi Kouzounas and Democrat David Costello, as well as independent Jason Cherry, who did not participate in Monday’s debate.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Franklin County board to determine how to share almost $545,000 in federal funds
The county has received 16 applications for needs from several organizations, districts and county departments for the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Investigators find a ‘culture of hazing’ on Lisbon High School football team
The hazing has included players whipping one another with leather belts, at least once until bruising occurred, and at least one incident of a freshman student being hit headfirst into a trash can, a report found.
Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County unorganized territory preliminary budget reflects nearly a $1 million increase
The majority of the increase is because two bridges in the unorganized territory need to be replaced for a combined total of about $2 million.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Skowhegan Ghost Tour brings spooky chill to downtown area
All photos by Rich Abrarhamson/Morning Sentinel
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Voting by mail? Postal Service says mail your ballot by Tuesday
The recommendation comes as election officials around the country have raised concerns about the Postal Service’s ability to handle a large amount of election mail this year.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington, damage 3 in Oregon
Police say the 2 fires Monday appear to be connected to each other and that they have identified a ‘suspect vehicle’ tied to the situation.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Fire marshal, Forest Service investigating Winslow blaze that destroyed mobile home, spread to woods
The cause of a fire that destroyed two structures and displaced a family Monday afternoon is now under investigation, officials say.