AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills held her first meeting of the recently reinvigorated Aides-de-Camp program, an advisory council of military veterans who advise the Governor on policies impacting Maine veterans, on Oct. 6. Eleven veterans representing all branches of military services, as well as two members of Mills’ cabinet who are veterans — Public Safety […]
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Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle in Windham
The 47-year-old woman died at the scene of the crash Friday night on Route 302, police say.
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Maine volunteers joining relief effort in hurricane-ravaged Louisiana
Red Cross of Northern New England has deployed 15 volunteers to Louisiana following Hurricane Ida and could send more in the coming weeks and months.
Posted inNation & World, New England
One man seized control of plane from another just before New Hampshire crash
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board says a small plane that crashed, killing one man and injuring a Maine man, descended into a power line.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.
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Police offer no new details in death of 4-year-old Windham boy
The child was reported missing from his home late Thursday afternoon and his body was found a few hours later.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Maine congregations wrestle with reopening in the wake of vaccinations
Faith groups across the state are returning to ‘a new normal,’ knowing that some members may not be inoculated.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine schools plan robust summer programming to counter COVID-19 impacts
Districts intend to enroll more students in a broader variety of programs this year to help them catch up and give them a boost for the fall.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Windham correctional center revamp moves closer to completion
Modernizing a century-old prison by constructing new buildings and demolishing others is complicated when that prison is fully operating, but completion of the work at the Maine Correctional Center in Windham is expected be completed by August 2022, just off the original June 2022 target date. The $141 million state funded project, which began in […]
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Two dozen inmates at women’s prison have COVID-19
The outbreak at the facility in Windham began 10 days ago.