“The financial consequences of not being ready are far more serious than the fact you might be short,” consultant Jack Turcott told the committee overseeing the town’s transition out of Regional School Unit 2.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Police: Teens apparently stole car, led authorities on high-speed chase from Wiscasset to Richmond
Authorities said officers arrested a 17-year-old boy from Richmond on multiple charges in connection with the high-speed pursuit.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
PUC opens probe into Electricity Maine’s rate setting
Customers complained that their rates skyrocketed after initial fixed-price contracts with the competitive electricity supplier ended.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Military leaders defend response to Chinese spy balloon when pressed by Collins
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, questioned military leaders as vice chair of the Senate’s Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Despite concerns as temperatures plummeted last weekend, officials say Norridgewock dogs are fine
Town officials have expressed concern for more than 40 dogs kept outside a Depot Street house, most of them living outside, but the officials say the animals appear to be in good health and had “legally adequate” shelter when temperatures plummeted to about minus 20 degrees.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
State utility regulators to vote on probe of Electricity Maine
The competitive electricity provider has come under fire for high rates and customer dissatisfaction.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Dire situation in Turkey, Syria distresses Mainers struggling to help loved ones
Mainers from Turkey and Syria say it’s been difficult to help family and friends who are affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that has left more than 15,000 people dead.
Posted inLocal & State
Committee endorses bill to enhance information sharing about potential criminal activity by police officers
The bill would require a prospective employer to report any suspected or confirmed criminal activity uncovered during a police officer’s background investigation or polygraph exam to the applicant’s current employer.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Stockton Springs woman sentenced for lying during 3-year-old’s murder probe
Sherry Johnson, 59, was given a suspended sentence Tuesday after pleading guilty. Her daughter, Jessica Trefethen, was convicted and sentenced to 47 years for the death of Maddox Williams.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Advocates lobby Maine lawmakers for paid family leave
Supporters are pressing for a law to establish a statewide benefit that would typically be used for the birth of a child, to care for a sick or elderly relative, or when a worker falls ill and needs time to recover.