McConaughey took part in a panel discussion with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, about how to promote civility in politics.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Q&A: Why are lithium-ion batteries starting so many fires?
The portable, rechargeable batteries are used in everything from power tools to pacemakers. As they have become more common in recent years, so have the fires they start.
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New Sharon man indicted on sexual assault charges
Joey Savage, 58, is held on $10,000 bail at the Franklin County Detention Center in Farmington.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Pingree says Biden needs to allay concerns about candidacy
Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, had been silent on Biden’s candidacy while other Democrats have called for him to step aside.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
AT&T customers’ data downloaded to third-party platform in security breach
Approximately 109 million customer accounts were impacted, according to AT&T.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos July 5-12, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Canaan, Lake George Regional Park in legal dispute
The park’s board of directors is refusing to accept the Canaan Select Board’s appointment of five new board members, while town officials believe they made the appointments legally.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fire destroys crane at Eustis lumber business
Firefighters from Carrabassett Valley and Rangeley responded to extinguish the fire at Stratton Lumber.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s fire marshal retiring after complaints about office’s workplace culture
Richard McCarthy will step down on Aug. 30, less than a year after the state’s labor relations board reported that the office committed a ‘flagrant violation’ of a union contract.
Posted inNation & World, News
King Charles III hosts actor Idris Elba to hear from young people about troubles they face
Elba, London-born star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘Luther,’ has used his celebrity status to shine a light on youth violence, urging the British government to ban machetes and serrated ‘zombie’ knives to help stop young people from falling victim to knife crime.