Natural gas prices that play a big role in electricity generation in New England have settled, giving ratepayers a modest break in their monthly bills.
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Trump picks professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department
President-elect Donald Trump also selected Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, and named Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department.
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Posted inMaine, News
Franklin County accepts $1 million federal grant for jail to address substance use recovery, recidivism
The money will come over a three-year period to help the Franklin County Detention Center address substance use and opioid use recovery.
Posted inMaine, News
Wilton town manager paid for 93 hours of unused vacation time
Maria Greeley said the Select Board decided to pay her for 93.25 hours that she did not use in her first year as town manager.
Posted inMaine, News
Update: State investigates inhumane conditions after 50 dogs seized from Norridgewock home
It is unclear when the animals were taken from the home at 42 Madison Road. Shelters are now preparing the dogs for adoption.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
The latest on recounts in legislative races, Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Four recounts in state legislative races have so far confirmed the election night winners, all Democrats.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Anson administrator remembered for dedication to community
Tammy Murray, who held several municipal positions, died unexpectedly last week according to those who worked with her in Anson.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Augusta to be closed during several overnight periods
Officials: Closures this week are expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning and Friday night into Saturday morning. Next week, closures are expected Monday night into Tuesday morning and Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
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Vehicle fire in Greene spreads to woods, CMP property Tuesday afternoon
Fire crews shut down traffic on Route 202 and Daggett Hill Road, according to early reports.
Posted inLocal Elections, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Rift in private Fairfield Facebook group leaves some residents feeling left out
The private 6,600-member group “Fairfield Maine Our Community Group,” overseen by Fairfield resident Casey Begin, has become a source of community information sharing but has banned some community members.