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Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine child protection workers express no confidence in director
Gov. Janet Mills, however, pushes back on the letter signed by 1 in 5 staff members and criticizes the employees’ union for an ‘extreme approach’ that is not productive.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Local & State
Hispanic Mainers gather for the holidays to make tamales together
The leaf-wrapped package is so much more than merely something to eat.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Schools and Education
Senate advances Social Security Fairness Act
The bill co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine would eliminate limits on Social Security benefits for public sector employees, including teachers and firefighters.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Wilton approves purchase of new ice skating rink for Kineowatha Park
Parks & Recreation Director Jordan Schanck plans to purchase a 60-by-80-foot EZ Ice Pro Home Arena System rink for $7,165.50 with a one-year warranty.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fayette Select Board awards public works garage roof contract
Exterior specialist Troy Trimble recommended AdvanTech sheathing as the preferred material for the project.
Posted inLocal & State, New England
Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die
The critically endangered North Atlantic right whales number less than 400, and the species faces existential threats from entanglement in gear and collisions with ships.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Franklin County bans pets at county government buildings
The Franklin County Sheriff’s K-9s are considered employees of the county and are allowed in county government buildings.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan’s Sweet Dreams Project has Christmas gifts for 600 kids
Deb Tanner’s program has provided holiday gifts to children in Somerset County since 2016, thanks to donations from community members and businesses.
Posted inLocal & State
Gov. Mills names first director of Maine’s Office of New Americans
Tarlan Ahmadov, who currently oversees statewide employment programs at the Maine Department of Labor, will begin his new role in January.