The Maine Republican is one of 10 senators on the trip, which is expected to include a stop in Israel.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Week In Photos Oct. 13-20, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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14 Maine cows killed, others survive truck rollover crash in Connecticut
Connecticut officials say a tractor-trailer carrying 44 dairy cows crashed on a highway exit ramp, killing eight of the animals while another six had to be euthanized because of their injuries
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Waterville mayoral candidates take on homelessness, taxes in debate
The debate involving Michael J. Morris and Matthew S. Boulerice was held Thursday night at Ayotte Auditorium at Thomas College.
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Cruise ship damaged by explosion and fire cancels voyage
American Queen Voyages says the Ocean Navigator won’t be making the 10-day trip from Portland to Saint John, New Brunswick.
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Wilton continues interviews for town manager
Current Town Manager Perry Ellsworth confirmed on Tuesday the town is still in the interview process for the position of town manager.
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Wilton enacts cannabis moratorium
After months of discussion, the town of Wilton voted to enact a moratorium on all cannabis licensing for a duration of 180 days on Tuesday, Oct. 17.
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Prosecutor in Kennebec, Somerset counties hired to lead new public defender office in Augusta
Beginning in November, Frayla Tarpinian, who has worked in the Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney’s Office for more than a decade, is to oversee the first brick-and-mortar public defender office in Maine.
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Federal judge dismisses charges against former Wilton police officer and former Oxford County deputy in illicit marijuana operation
Kevin Lemay of Farmington and James McLamb of Auburn were each charged by the federal government on Nov. 9, 2021, with tampering with documents. They previously pleaded not guilty.
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Thirteen inmates at Somerset County Jail test positive for COVID-19
Two employees of the jail in Madison also tested positive for the virus, and administrators have taken steps to prevent further spread.