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Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Defendants in over 100 Maine cases had no legal representation late last week, state says
Maine’s public defense agency puts out an urgent call for help after the loss of another public defender.
As Waterville film festival concludes, Norridgewock native’s documentary and other movies to enjoy encore screenings
Though the Maine International Film Festival closed Sunday, a couple of films that were highly in demand during the festival are to be screened again in the coming weeks.
Rainy summer hasn’t hurt Freeport foot traffic, businesses say
Local shops claim excessive rainy weather has boosted business.
Augusta plan would seek up to $30 million for Western Avenue makeover
Officials are looking to spend up to $100,000 in city funds to form a plan to transform the busy, commercialized road.
Arrest of suspect in Long Island serial killings brings both pain and relief to victims’ families
Megan Waterman of Scarborough was among the victims.
Big Apple robbed again in Augusta
Police said they are investigating the robbery, reported at 4:08 a.m. Sunday, at the convenience store and gas station at 36 Stone St.
With this wig designer backstage, there will no bad hair days on the set of ‘9 to 5 The Musical’
Kevin S. Foster II designed 40 wigs for the workplace musical comedy, opening this week at Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick.
York could soon become a frontrunner in banning all plastic utensils
The town Select Board is scheduled to consider whether to put a proposal to ban all single-use plastic utensils, containers, cups and straws on a November ballot.
Rate-setting practice for ‘standard offer’ power supply is costing Mainers millions
The state is the only one in New England where customers are locked into ‘standard offer’ prices for 12 months.