Howard Trotsky’s grandson Aryeh Ziering was a captain with the Israel Defense Forces.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Bicyclist suffers head injury when he crashes into SUV driven by Fairfield woman at Augusta traffic circle, police say
Edward D. Kilian, 50, of Sanford was taken to the hospital Sunday after he failed to yield the right of way while riding his bicycle through Cony Circle, according to officials.
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Races for mayor, City Council heat up in Hallowell
City Councilor Maureen AuCoin is challenging Mayor George Lapointe for the mayoral position, and longtime Councilor Michael Frett is vying with newcomer Hannah Barry to represent Ward 2.
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Wabanaki leaders, advocates rally outside the Maine State House for Question 6
Participants in the Indigenous Peoples Day rally call for expanded sovereignty rights for tribal communities and passage of a ballot question next month to restore treaty language to printed copies of the Maine Constitution.
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Pittston man connected to Lisbon murder dies of gunshot wound
Benjamin Peterson died Friday night as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound sustained early in the day after allegedly shooting and killing former girlfriend Kylee Turcotte, State Police said.
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Rockland doctor identified as woman killed after mast breaks aboard schooner
Dr. Emily Mecklenburg, 40, of Rockland, was killed when the top of the rear mast of the Rockland-based Grace Bailey split and fell, striking multiple people.
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Downeaster pitches fare increases for the first time in 5 years
The plan to raise certain fares $2 to $10 comes as ridership has rebounded beyond pre-pandemic levels.
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Maine’s constitution says people in guardianships with mental illness cannot vote. Voters can change that in November.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows urges approval of a ballot question that would eliminate ‘antiquated’ language that is ‘not even legally enforceable.’
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Portland Museum of Art offering free admission Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day
Numerous special events are planned at the museum.
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Midcoast towns get state grants to counter climate change
Bowdoinham is one of 53 towns across the state to receive a grant aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change on Maine communities.