Christopher Connors, 37, is in Kennebec County Jail after being taken into custody Friday.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Maine, federal student loan programs offer relief, even if it’s confusing for borrowers
Since the pandemic pause on payments has ended, programs like Maine’s Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit can offer some help, but many say navigating that and the federal options, while still getting notices from loan servicers, is often confusing.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
The Island Institute receives grant to boost small business
The Rockland-based organization received a $86,988 grant from the USDA and plans to use the money to support small businesses located on Maine’s island or coastal towns.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Gov. Mills visits Madison to mark the start of construction on affordable housing project
Gov. Janet Mills joined local officials Friday as work begins on the $10 million plan to construct four buildings that will offer 36 rental units.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Resident criticizes Augusta’s diversity, equity and inclusion proposal
The city’s proposal to form a diversity, equity and inclusion committee drew criticism Thursday, with one man voicing concerns officials are rushing into things and do not know what the role or result of the group would be.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Hallowell-based school district under investigation for allegedly discriminating against disabled student
A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education alleges Regional School Unit 2 failed to implement a specialized learning plan as required.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
New $95 million Gordon Center officially opens at Colby College in Waterville
The Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts was the largest academic project in the college’s history and is regarded as one of the most advanced performing arts facilities in New England.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: As many have witnessed, homelessness has become a crisis in Waterville
The Waterville community has been generous and empathetic when it comes to helping a growing number of homeless people living in encampments, but it is becoming increasingly apparent that the city can’t do it alone and should seek state or federal intervention, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Three Winslow council seats, one school board position being contested in November election
Several challengers are taking aim at incumbents in town races this election season.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Wilton woman charged in drug case
Adriana Miniutti, 26, was arrested after a confidential informant for the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency bought fentanyl and crack cocaine.