The study by the National Center for State Courts recommends that the Legislature consider providing funding for 9 additional judges and 53 more court clerks.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Rainy, cold weather may have silver lining: fewer browntail moths
The weather conditions may have caused the proliferation of a fungus that kills the browntail moth caterpillars.
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Landlords, realtors ramp up spending ahead of rent control referendum
Backers of Question A, which would remove the 5% cap on rent increases when apartments turn over, have raised and spent far more than opponents headed into the June 13 election.
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Kingfield voters approve nearly $1.7 million spending package for 2023-24
Wade Browne and Kim Jordan were elected selectmen, Mary Nodine and Ben Davis as school board directors.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
New Balance pledges $250,000 for early learning center for children in Skowhegan
The contribution was announced Monday at a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of a $65 million expansion of New Balance’s Skowhegan manufacturing facility.
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Fire & Rescue Deupty Chief retires after decades of fire service in Wilton, Rangeley
Tom Doak was also in the emergency medical service, including as a paramedic for 25 years. His father, himself and 14 others started an ambulance service in Rangeley.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Oak Hill High School graduates 83 at Augusta Civic Center
The Wales-based school serves students in Regional School Unit 4, which includes Litchfield, Sabattus and Wales.
Posted inBooks, Local & State
Women of letters: Gov. Mills and her pandemic pen pal inspire new book
Ashirah Knapp of Temple wrote weekly letters to Gov. Janet Mills during the first year of the pandemic. The letters are the basis for the book ‘In Other Words, Leadership,’ which goes on sale June 20.
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Rare orange lobster caught off coast of Maine
The lobster was caught by Gregg Turner, a Scarborough fisherman.
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Gunshot victim spurs sheriff’s office, state police investigation
Androscoggin County Sheriff’s deputies and Turner Rescue responded to Red Roof Grocery in Leeds after a report of a gunshot wound victim Sunday afternoon.