The proposal would create a commission that would collect feedback from workers, caregivers, employers and others.
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Protests take aim at Hallowell’s state Rep. Charlotte Warren after social media post
A comment on the now-deleted Facebook page of Rep. Charlotte Warren, suggesting that straight, white men are too emotional to be in politics, has sparked protests, but some fellow legislators are defending her free speech rights.
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Prosecutor says texts show former China man repeatedly sought sexually explicit images
Defense attorneys argue that emoji, in text messages between Jared Jandreau and Jessica Cox, that were not preserved by state computer crimes experts mean the intent of the texters can’t be fully determined.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Marine named June’s veteran of month
Donald Barnett, a resident at the Maine Veterans’ Homes — Augusta, has been named veteran of the month for June. Always a New Yorker, no matter where he happened to live throughout his life, Barnett grew up in Washington Heights, on the north end of the Big Apple. His father, Benjamin, was an electrician, and […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Cony High School recognizes honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High School has announced the following students were named to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Emily Atigian, Jack Begin, Elijah Bezanson, Pauline Bjornson, Lucy Buck, Mandy Cooper, Kyle Douin, John Dumas, Jackson Fifield, Casey Gallant, Isaac Gammon, Wyatt Green, Isabella Jollotta, Amanda Jorgensen and […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Fort’s bicentennial lecture series continues with archaeologist
The lecture is about early trading posts in central Maine along the Kennebec River; a meet and greet is set for July 24.
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Wildlife habitat program to host tree, plant ID workshop
AUGUSTA — A tree and plant ID workshop, hosted by the Maine Wildlife Habitat Education Program, is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoor Education Center, 205 Church Hill Road. The free workshop is open to everyone, but registration is required. Those who attend are […]
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Former China man on trial for 23 counts of child sex offenses
Jared Jandreau’s co-defendant, Jessica Cox, pleaded guilty to similar charges and was sentenced to serve five years in prison.
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Augusta Board of Education updates school dress code, drawing fresh concerns
Revisions to policy gained traction from community members, who were allowed to participate in a survey and offer input.
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Maine requires so-called PFAS to be phased out by 2030
A bill requiring manufacturers to report their use of a class of toxic chemicals and phase them out by 2030 is the law in Maine