Selectmen Tuesday, Sept. 12, approved funds to purchase a portable narcotics screening device and a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant for Fire Rescue to replace self contained breathing apparatus equipment.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Judge rejects proposed deal on indigent defense lawyers
Maine Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy rules that an agreement between the ACLU of Maine and the Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services is not in the best interest of plaintiffs who sued the agency for failing to provide them with adequate legal representation.
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Federal audit finds widespread deficiencies in Maine’s postal operations
The U.S. Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General found more than 150,000 pieces of mail that were delayed for delivery at five postal stations in the Southern Maine on March 14.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Turnpike traffic to be impacted as work wraps up on West Gardiner interchange
Contractors are removing the old entering ramp at Exit 102 on the Maine Turnpike, which has been replaced with a new ramp.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine likely to experience flash floods, power outages from Hurricane Lee
Four and a half months after heavy rain and flooding damaged infrastructure throughout central Maine, emergency managers are urging communities to prepare for wind and rain.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine Medical Association says U.S. healthcare system needs an overhaul
The 4,000-member organization is the fifth state medical association to pass a resolution calling for universal health care insurance coverage.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow property owners voice frustration to Town Council about increased tax bills
The tax rate decreased this year, but a townwide revaluation has led to a dramatic increase in property assessments, resulting in larger tax bills and upset property owners.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Top state Senate Republican to lead DeSantis campaign in Maine
Senate Minority Leader Trey Stewart, R-Presque Isle, will help lead Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign in Maine, along with former House Republican leader Josh Tardy and state Rep. Reagan Paul, R-Winterport.
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Emergency officials, utilities prepare as Hurricane Lee spins toward Maine
The storm is expected to weaken but grow in size as it travels north, and it could make a direct hit in Maine this weekend.
Posted inLocal & State, The Maine Forecast
Hurricane Lee tracking closer to Maine, with potential heavy rains, high winds
A closer hurricane track means potential issues from inland flooding, power outages and beach erosion.