The inauguration ceremony for Mike Morris drew more than 100 people Tuesday night to the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Lawmakers propose bills to expand tribal gaming
Lawmakers will hold public hearings Wednesday afternoon on proposals to grant tribes exclusive access to all Internet gambling and to open the door for a tribal casino.
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Fire marshal’s office committed ‘flagrant violation’ of union contract, labor board finds
The Maine Labor Relations Board concluded that an unnamed lieutenant in the Fire Marshal’s Office made changes to mileage reimbursements and the way employees swap shifts without going through the collective bargaining process.
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Maine Supreme Court sides with state regulators, allows special gas rate for Bucksport generator
In its Dec. 28 decision, the court ruled that the Maine Public Utilities Commission’s approval of the special rate ‘did not result in unjust, unreasonable or discriminatory rates.’
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Police charge suspects in August robbery of Big Apple store in Madison
Two of the suspects have been charged for their roles in the incident, while a third suspect has not yet been charged or identified publicly by police.
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Maine secretary of state receives more threats as police investigate ‘swatting’ incident
Republican leaders who criticized Shenna Bellows’ decision said on Tuesday that they condemn any threats or use of violence.
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Fund created for Maine businesses affected by pre-holiday wind and rainstorm
Grants of up to $10,000 to replace equipment or lost supplies will be available through the fund created by the Retail Association of Maine and the Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association.
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Fire damages second floor of Gardiner home
While the fire was knocked down in less than an hour, the home on Fountain Street suffered fire and smoke damage.
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To help rare whales, Maine and Massachusetts will spend $27 million on data and gear
The population of North Atlantic right whales fell by about 25% from 2010 to 2020, and now numbers less than 360.
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West Gardiner mom gives birth to central Maine’s first baby of 2024
Brooke Brann gave birth to her son, Shiloh, at 9:31 a.m. on Monday, New Year’s Day.