Zachery Cowett, 32, died on state Route 4 when his vehicle was hit Saturday afternoon by a pickup truck driven by Stephen Witham, 50, of Lewiston.
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Posted inMaine, New England, News, Religion and Values
$3 million in federal funds will help preserve Maine Irish Heritage Center’s history
The center inside the old St. Dominic’s church building in Portland’s West End, a key piece of the area’s rich Irish identity, will get long-needed updates to the roof and brickwork.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville man charged with reckless conduct after gunshots fired at Colby College campus apartments
Andrew Gifford, 24, was charged by police in connection with the early Saturday morning incident at the Alfond Apartments at Colby.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Some high schools embrace later start times as Legislature considers statewide mandate
A bill by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, would mandate an 8:30 a.m. start time for high schools.
Posted inMaine
Maine joins multistate lawsuit against FDA over abortion drug
Maine and 17 other states are suing the federal agency, accusing it of maintaining restrictions on mifepristone even though it has been safely used to induce abortions for decades.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Richmond School Committee to ask town for $194,000 to hire essential school staff members before July 1
The funds would pay for a superintendent, business manager and other directors to begin before the first budget year takes effect and smooth the transition during the town’s separation from Regional School Unit 2.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Two men arrested in Waterville following monthslong drug investigation
Acting Waterville police Chief Bill Bonney said the seizure of cocaine, crack, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin put “a significant dent in the drug trade in our community.”
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
State offers support services to furloughed workers at Puritan Medical Products in Pittsfield
State and local officials are looking to assist the 251 employees furloughed by Puritan after the company saw a decrease in demand for the medical swabs it produces.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
New Bowdoin president a psychology professor, dean with a global perspective
Safa Zaki is the first woman to lead the college in its 229-year history.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine, Schools and Education
Richmond voters select inaugural school committee members following separation from RSU 2
Residents also approved $40,000 for start-up costs for the district during a special election Tuesday.