Laying of wreaths, speeches, a presentation on Franklin County servicemen in WWI, meals, social gatherings and a service of patriotic songs are among events planned for Saturday, Nov. 11.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Farmington Public Library seeks community suggestions
The Farmington Public Library has received $10,000 in grant funding and is seeking suggestions from the community on ways to utilize those funds for the community.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine midwives, local officials celebrate Martha Ballard
Speakers at a Blaine House tea said every Maine community could use a midwife like historical figure Martha Ballard.
Posted inLocal & State
Should Maine’s yellow flag law have been used to prevent Lewiston shootings? Its sponsor thinks so
Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Dixfield, says that it appears the state’s so-called yellow flag law could have been used to take away Robert Card’s guns, but others say the law includes too many obstacles.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Wiscasset principal placed on leave over ‘hidden’ pantry camera
Gina Stevens, principal of Wiscasset Middle High School, said the camera was installed after the food pantry was broken into several times. ‘I have done nothing wrong,’ she said.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Manhunt timeline reveals gaps in search for Lewiston mass shooter
The timeline indicates the recycling center business was only searched once by the Maine State Police sometime during the afternoon of Oct. 26. Robert Card’s body was found on the property the following night.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Richmond residents to vote on retirement plan to attract police officer candidates
The plan would allow full-time officers to qualify for retirement after 25 years of service, instead of after turning 60 years old.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police identify 2 men arrested in connection with Waterville, Fairfield robberies
Undisclosed amounts of money were taken during robberies this week at Bangor Savings Bank on upper Main Street in Waterville and the Circle K convenience store on Norridgewock Road in Fairfield.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Mills seeks federal assistance for businesses affected by shooting
This would make businesses and nonprofits eligible for low-interest loans to make up for interruptions from the Lewiston-area shelter-in-place order.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
West Gardiner boy, 17, in serious but stable condition following car crash in Augusta
The teenager was one of four Gardiner Area High School students traveling to the Capital Area Technical Center when their car went off Cony Road and hit a utility pole.