Shawn Esler was confirmed 32-0 by the Maine Senate on Thursday.
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Republican House candidate from Augusta claims government created recent hurricanes
In a series of posts on Facebook, Wendy Lee MacDowell, who is running against incumbent Rep. Bill Bridgeo in House District 60, falsely claimed the government is manufacturing “weaponized weather” to target conservative states with storms and seize land for lithium mining.
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Augusta school officials freeze vacant positions amid $1.6 million budget shortfall
Superintendent Mike Tracy announced the cuts to the school budget to account for unexpected special education costs this year.
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Fall Outdoor Skills Day set for Augusta Oct. 20
The free program is for people interested in learning about fishing, hunting, trapping, wild game cooking and more.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Homeless people discuss barriers they face in Augusta
Augusta Task Force on Homelessness seeks solutions to improve lives of homeless area residents.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Man indicted for alleged Kennebec River Rail Trail rape attempt
James W. Oliver, 57, allegedly pushed a woman into the bushes and assaulted her in Augusta.
Posted inMaine
Maine’s Jewish community marks a year since the Israel-Hamas war began
Rabbi Sruli Dresdner and Rebbetzin Lisa Mayer of Auburn took to stage with their instruments to perform the Shema, ‘Judaism’s most sacred prayer,’ to honor a survivor of last year’s Hamas attack on Israel.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man indicted on murder charge in Waterville death
Thomas Lowrie, 41, of Waterville has been charged in the Aug. 18 death of Charles Bellows, 43.
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Maine Arts Commission launches Creative Communities Grant
Information session dates are Heart of Biddeford, 205 Main St. in Biddeford, at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8; and Waterville Creates, 93 Main St. in Waterville, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29.
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Maine Arts Commission launches Creative Communities Grant
Information session dates are Heart of Biddeford, 205 Main St. in Biddeford, at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8; and Waterville Creates, 93 Main St. in Waterville, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29.