Ryan Cook has returned to his hometown to launch the world premiere of a film he helped produce, to be shown at the Waterville Opera House July 13 during the 27th Maine International Film Festival.
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Typical Maine home now costs over $398,000 – a record
The median home price of $398,250 in May broke the previous record of $385,000 set in June 2023.
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Posted inNation & World
Trump ally Bannon asks Supreme Court to delay 4-month prison sentence on contempt charges
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was convicted nearly 2 years ago of 2 counts of contempt of Congress.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Vassalboro sewer company to receive municipal funding, raise rates again
The private company that owns the town’s sewer system voted Thursday to raise its sewer rates after town officials decided last week to allocate up to $200,000 of municipal funding to the repayment of an $8 million sewer replacement project.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. home sales fall for the 3rd straight month amid rising mortgage rates, high prices
Sales of previously occupied homes fell in May for the 3rd straight month as rising mortgage rates and record-high prices discouraged many prospective homebuyers.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Attorney general says man fired 15 shots at Portland officers before his death in I-295 shootout
The AG said Portland police were justified when they shot and killed Kyle Desmarais, 42, in December after he got out of his car and fired at two 2 officers.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Local chamber officials ramp up coordination as thousands flock to Augusta-Waterville area for upcoming events
The cities of Waterville and Augusta are prepared, with help from their chambers of commerce, to receive influxes of people for such large events that are increasingly being held in central Maine.
Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court upholds gun law protecting domestic violence victims
The case had been closely watched for its potential to affect cases in which other gun ownership laws have been called into question.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Here’s what Mainers need to know about the Real ID requirement for air travel
Starting next May, residents will have to present a Real ID or passport to fly domestically.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Gov. Mills faults judge in Auburn rampage that left at least two dead
The governor says the judge had the authority to appoint an attorney to represent an indigent defendant.