Maine is home to several hundred people with roots in Iran who are now wrestling with the U.S. bombing of 3 nuclear facilities last weekend.
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Police charge Bangor man, 65, in teen’s death in Calais more than 40 years ago
Raymond Brown has been charged with murder in the 1984 killing of 18-year-old Linda Maxwell, who was last seen alive after a late-August evening with friends in Washington County.
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What do Canada’s election results mean for Maine?
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in his victory speech that Canada’s relationship with America ‘is over,’ exacerbating concerns among Maine officials and businesses about the impacts a widening international divide will have on the state’s economy.
Posted inBusiness, News, Schools and Education
Inside Maine’s first EV repair class
About two dozen students have completed Southern Maine Community College’s hybrid and electric vehicle course since it launched in 2021. Similar programs are emerging elsewhere in the state.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Wayne man to serve up to 33 months in prison on federal drug smuggling, lying charges
Victor Sousa, 25 had pleaded guilty to smuggling methamphetamine pills from Canada and lying about knowing people linked to a federal narcotics investigation.
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Washington County Community College names dean’s, president’s lists
CALAIS — Washington County Community College has announced the following students were named to its 2023 fall dean’s and president’s lists. Dean’s List Sarahmarie Abernethy of Charlotte, Avery Roy Alley of Jonesport, Weston Morgan Bailey of Grand Lake Stream, Kerri Melissa Barnard of Calais, Matthew Bauman of Machias and Jacob Robert Beal of Calais. Also, […]
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Wayne man pleads guilty to lying to federal drug officers
Victor Sousa, 24, faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Washington County Community College posts honors lists
CALAIS — Washington County Community College has announced its 2022 fall honors lists. Dean’s List Adam Christopher Barnard of Calais, Matthew David Beal of Pembroke, Russell D. Berry of Charleston, Jasmyne Marie Bohanon of Baileyville, Stacy LaPointe Clayton of Windham and Connor Blake Cook of Baring. Also, Angela Marie Crabtree of Old Town, Aaliyah Rose […]
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Fatal crash closes Route 9 in Washington County on Memorial Day
Route 9 – also known as Airline Road – connects Bangor and Calais, and is a major route for people traveling to New Brunswick and Canada’s Maritime provinces from Maine.