Synagogues are increasing security measures as more antisemitic flyers and rhetoric are appearing in the community.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Politics
Former state lawmakers hope to become Biddeford’s next mayor
Susan Deschambault and Martin Grohman are running to replace outgoing Mayor Alan Casavant, who decided not to run for reelection after six consecutive terms.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Bagel craze spreads through central Maine
Augusta-area residents’ appetite for the beloved ring-shape bread is growing. Two bagel shops have opened in the city in the last year, and another is set to open in Winthrop at the end of October.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
‘In Maine Love is louder’ rally planned at Augusta park in response to recent hate, neo-Nazi incidents
The ‘In Maine Love is Louder’ rally, organized by the recently formed Greater Augusta Unity Committee, is scheduled to be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Mill Park in Augusta.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Monroe farm helps queer farmers find their joyful entry to the industry
The farm offers an opportunity for queer people to find kinship and security while learning how to grow flowers and a multitude of crops.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Alone in the woods: The strange chain of events that led police to kill Shay McKenna
Nine months after Shay McKenna was accused of killing his brother Drew during a fight, a state police trooper shot and killed Shay at a makeshift camp in Rangeley Plantation. Those who knew Shay say he didn’t need to die.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Having a harder time accessing health care? You’re not alone – and it’s making us sicker
The health care workforce shrank at the same time demand exploded, and patients say finding a provider is ‘pretty much impossible.’
Posted inCross Country, Local & State, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Transgender girl makes history with victory at cross country regional
Soren Stark-Chessa, a sophomore at Maine Coast Waldorf School, controlled the Class C South girls’ race from start to finish, with support from the crowd.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta man indicted for vandalism at Law Enforcement Memorial
A Kennebec County grand jury has indicted Justin Larrabee on charges related to the defacing of the Maine Law Enforcement Memorial over Memorial Day Weekend, and a second incident that took place several days later elsewhere in Augusta.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Children, adults flock to Fairfield library fall festival
Pumpkin painting, a magic show, live music and more were offered Saturday at Lawrence Public Library where many children and adults showed up in costume.