ShineOnCass, created by Monica Charette after the 2014 death of her daughter Cass, works with organizations to promote youth literacy in memory of Cass, who was an avid reader.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Complaint against Kennebec, Somerset district attorney dismissed
An Oakland woman claimed Maeghan Maloney inappropriately shared information about her case.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Smarts to receive top Mid-Maine Chamber award for distinguished service
Eight others are scheduled to receive 2024 Mid-Maine Chamber awards Thursday at the organization’s annual awards event, to be held at the Waterville Elks Banquet Center.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan town manager quits, citing lack of support
The news of Dawn DiBlasi’s resignation after one year as town manager came at the end of a contentious 3 1/2-hour select board meeting Tuesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
McKinnon wins Gardiner-area school board seat after recount
After a close race in the town election, Janelle McKinnon will officially represent West Gardiner on the Maine School Administrative District school board.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Gardiner breaks ground on 32-unit affordable housing project
The Iron Heights development is the latest in a string of affordable housing projects spearheaded by Mastway Development’s Matt Morrill.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Man in custody after recklessly firing pistol toward homes in Benton
State troopers detained Joseph Costa, 32, after receiving multiple reports of shots fired recklessly in the area of Unity Road in Benton.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Two killed in Readfield crash
Two adults died after the SUV they were in went off the road and into a tree on Main Street.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Crews battle wildfires in Monmouth, around state as danger remains high
Windy, dry conditions in Maine have made the risk of fire increase.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Proposed $92.6 million city, school budget would raise Augusta taxes by 9.8%
Residents and officials are divided over whether to seek more cuts in the school budget.