Sen. Susan Collins believes the pressure to reach an agreement is going to be greater than the former president’s effort to derail a deal so he can campaign on immigration.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Proposed bill would help Maine businesses recover from recent storms
Legislation backed by both parties would create a $50 million relief program for small businesses.
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Over 95,000 Maine households may soon lose internet subsidy
Supporters of the federal Affordable Connectivity Program are fighting to extend funding that’s set to end April 30.
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Jay appoints residents to planning committee
The first committee meeting is Feb. 15 at 6 p.m.
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It’s a boy! Scarborough 911 dispatcher praised for helping hospital-bound dad deliver baby
911 dispatcher Nicole Thompson has been nominated for a ‘stork award’ for talking the father through his son’s delivery.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police: Clinton woman charged with setting fire to apartment over landlord dispute
Jamie Perry, 30, was arrested on a Class A charge of arson and taken to the Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta. She was later released on $500 bail.
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National gun safety group focuses on reforms in Maine
Everytown for Gun Safety is joining with Moms Demand Action and a Maine state senator to push for significant reforms in Maine to prevent more violence like the mass shooting in Lewiston.
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Eyeing recruiting and retention, Gardiner officials agree to 15% pay increase for firefighters
City firefighters are expected to see the increase in their base pay beginning July 1.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Ice Skating rink at Old Mill Park in Clinton ‘makes the community come together,’ organizers say
The Clinton Parks & Recreation Ice Skating Rink at Old Mill Park opened to the public on Sunday, after a crew of about 15 “rink warriors” put it together earlier this month.
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Wayne man, 29, arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting 14-year-old girl
William C. Smith was arrested Wednesday after allegedly messaging and threatening a Maranacook Community High School student.