An innocuous recent column on lessons to be learned from the Amish way of life, which ran along with a photo of a horse munching on hay at Home Depot, generated a flurry of opinions from readers on the condition of the horse, Amy Calder writes.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Week In Photos Nov. 3-10, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Hartland man charged in string of burglaries, thefts in St. Albans
Guy Maloon II, 35, was arrested last week following an investigation by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office in response to break-ins reported in August and September.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Democratic presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson makes her pitch to Maine voters
The best-selling author turned politician makes a campaign stop in Portland in an effort to gather enough signatures to get on Maine’s primary ballot in March.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Maine Public to air “Love Lewiston – A Maine Calling Special” Friday
The program will air on Maine Public Television and Maine Public Radio at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Quilt honors ‘Forever Friday Friend’ in Farmington
Emily Doak Hartung was a shining light: an artist, teacher, hand quilter, successful business woman and friend to many.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Wilton names Maria Greeley as new town manager
After months of applications and interviews, the Wilton Board of Selectpersons selected a new town manager in former treasurer Maria Greeley on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Posted inLocal & State
Wilton Select Board to reconsider Matrix/MCA grant
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons decided on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to meet with other potential broadband providers and renegotiate the details of the grant with the Maine Connectivity Authority.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Social media, increase in property taxes worked against Winslow leaders seeking reelection
There was an anti-incumbent mood among voters this week when they chose to elect three political newcomers to the Town Council and one to the School Board.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Sales of ‘Lewiston Strong’ shirts raise more than $176,000 for those impacted by shootings
Natalie Beaudoin, 17, a senior at Lewiston High School, is one of several people across Maine to have designed clothing to sell as fundraisers in the wake of the Oct. 25 killings.