John Branning’s anthology, ‘The Best I Can Do,’ was recognized recently by the largest book awards program for independent publishers.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine House joins Senate to advance paid family leave bill
The bill faces additional votes in the Legislature and must overcome the hurdle of securing $25 million in start-up funding before being sent to Gov. Janet Mills.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Valley Community College slated to receive $803,000 for new plumbing training facility
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said the funding is included in a bill passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Moscow court rules U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich must stay in jail until late August
The Bowdoin graduate’s parents were present in court Thursday, as a U.S. ambassador says he’s shown ‘remarkable strength and resilience.’
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine Senate votes to ban flavored tobacco products
The bill sponsored by Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, would ban flavors such as mint, fruit, chocolate, menthol, vanilla and honey in all tobacco, including vaping products.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Woolwich woman advances to next round on ‘MasterChef’
Nina Interlandi Bell distinguishes herself in her TV debut by cooking up the best dish from the Northeast region.
Posted inLocal & State
Wilton voters OK multimillion-bond for waterline work
The town of Wilton had lengthy discussions about the funding of the water transmission line project and other items at their annual town meeting on Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Two former Franklin County sheriff’s deputies scheduled to change plea connected to alleged illicit marijuana, money-laundering scheme in Farmington
Brad Scovil of Rangeley and Derrick Doucette of Jay are anticipated to plead to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Equal Rights Amendment champion comes up short in final effort as Maine lawmaker
Rep. Lois Galgay Reckitt has advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment for five decades, first at the national level and later in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Madison town manager to soon take on new role as Somerset County administrator
Tim Curtis saw dramatic changes in Madison over the last eight years, including the closure of the paper mill and its resurrection as a manufacturing hub, and now he’s turning his attention to the economic development needs of the county.