Despite warm temperatures, organizers of the Maine Pond Hockey Classic, set for this weekend in Sidney, say they have been working hard to prepare for the event.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Photos: Good therapy dogs unleash comfort for Gardiner library friends
A pair of greyhound therapy dogs visited with patrons on Wednesday in the Gardiner Public Library as part of its weekly “Read with a Therapy Dog” event. All photos by Kennebec Journal staff photographer Joe Phelan.
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Woman says Maine’s Mega Millions winner is using lawsuit to pressure her in child custody case
Maine’s biggest lottery winner sued the mother of his child last fall, alleging she violated a non-disclosure agreement to protect his identity. The woman says he’s falsely accusing her in order to get custody of their child.
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Lewiston, Lisbon police face tough questions about mass shooting response
The fourth hearing by the commission investigating the shooting focuses largely on the struggle to quickly organize a unified search for the killer in the face of dozens of false tips and red herrings.
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Sheriff: Thousands of illegally grown marijuana plants seized during search of Norridgewock home
The bust of the illegal marijuana growing operation is part a larger investigation involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
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Skowhegan mill redevelopment scores first public loan to get back on track after flooding caused millions in damage
A loan package totaling $200,000 from Somerset County and the Somerset Economic Development Corp. marks a starting point for more than $1 million in assistance the Spinning Mill project’s developers say they need after December’s flooding damage.
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Colby College receives $50 million gift to be used for financial aid
The gift from the Lunder Foundation will support the college’s ongoing efforts to enroll and graduate talented students from all backgrounds, according to college officials.
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Portland-based Wex reports strong growth in 2023
CEO Melissa Smith says the company is positioned to ride market cycles in part by investing in technology, including AI.
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Farmington police investigate home invasion on Morrison Hill Road
A resident received minor injuries when multiple people broke into the home.
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Legislature approves subpoena power for Lewiston mass shooting commission
The emergency measure cleared the House of Representatives and the Senate Thursday morning, and now faces procedural votes before going to the governor for signature.