The number of licensed nurses has increased by 8.7% during the past three years, according to a report by the Cypress Research Group.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Augusta man pleads not guilty to manslaughter in beating death
Warren L. Sidelinger allegedly punched Joseph McKenna, knocking him down and then kicking him, causing injuries which resulted in McKenna’s death.
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Sen. Collins wants full confirmation process for Trump appointees
In a 15-minute interview with the Press Herald, Maine’s senior senator also talked about some of incoming Pres. Donald Trump’s early moves and policy goals.
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Pittsfield town manager to leave post for a position in Bucksport
Jacob Gran’s last day as Pittsfield town manager will be Dec. 31.
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Where to play trivia any night of the week in Maine
These bars, breweries and restaurants in central, western and southern Maine hold weekly events where you can test your knowledge.
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Two Phillips fires damage a Weld Road house and a porch at a Dodge Road home
One fire was started by an improperly discarded cigarette, and the other is believed to have started by heat tape wrapped around a pipe.
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UMaine to sell Hutchinson Center to Waldo nonprofit for $3 million
The university picked Calvary Chapel Belfast in the first round, but it later rescinded the offer, citing an error in the bidding assessment process.
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Week In Photos Nov. 8-15, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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New building being constructed after fire destroys Waterville eatery
The Last Unicorn Restaurant at 6 and 8 Silver St. in downtown Waterville was destroyed by fire last year, and the property owner has hired an architect and contractor to construct another building.
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Winter’s aglow in this garden wonderland
It’s the 10th anniversary of Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. The light show has attracted 780,000 visitors to Boothbay, who wind through a mile of pathways adorned by more than 750,000 high-efficiency LED lights – about 66 miles of lights if laid end-to-end. Photos by staff photographer Ben McCanna.