Fairfield college’s 53rd commencement honored 369 graduates.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Browntail moth caterpillars, which cause an itchy rash, are starting to emerge from nests
University of Maine scientists, meanwhile, are researching longterm solutions to the pesky invasive species.
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Lawmakers consider adding right to bodily autonomy to Maine Constitution
The bill, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Craig Hickman, has raised a host of possible scenarios that likely would need to be sorted out by the courts if the amendment were to pass.
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Efforts to protect gender-affirming care draw impassioned testimony at State House
Two bills elicited more than 4 hours of remarks from members of the public, including one that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to begin taking puberty blockers and hormone therapy without their parents’ consent.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Maine state employees speak out about hiring, pay as legislators consider review of compensation system
More than two-thirds of state legislators have sponsored a bill that would require the Mills administration to allocate $1 million to study the pay of state workers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors, Sports
Conservationists protect two key land parcels in western Maine
The 14,000-acre land deal is one of many recent conservation projects that have protected roughly 100,000 acres in the region.
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FAME to offer second cycle of Thrive Maine loans
Total of $29 million in forgivable small-business loans ranging from $10K to $500K will be available.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Photos: Fairfield family takes to the water in China
A 1-year-old joined his parents for kayaking and fishing along Hunter Brook recently, with an eye toward snagging some largemouth bass. All photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Former Portland teacher met with student while under investigation for child pornography
Travis McCutcheon, 53, has been a teacher in several Maine districts since 1992. He was most recently working in a special education program at Portland schools until February.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock man arrested after breaking into marijuana dispensary, sheriff says
Christopher D. Kelly, 42, was charged with burglary and criminal mischief following the break-in that occurred early Monday, Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said in a news release.