After months of debate about added student support positions and an unprecedented council vote, residents handily approved Winslow’s school budget.
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Maine to add high-speed EV charging stations at 17 locations
The state is spending about $8.6 million to expand fast-charging EV stations throughout the state, extending the network to more rural areas to reduce range anxiety and make long-distance trips viable in an EV.
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Posted inNation & World
What are the sticking points in the cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas?
Hamas this week accepted the broad outline but requested ‘amendments.’
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Federal Reserve sees progress on inflation but envisions just 1 rate cut this year
The policymakers said the economy is growing at a solid pace, while hiring has ‘remained strong’ and there has been ‘modest’ further progress toward its 2% inflation target.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
Senate District 24: Guzzetti, Tepler headed for recount in Sagadahoc County race
Denise Tepler narrowly edged out Jean Guzzetti, 1,817 votes to 1,795, according to unofficial election results.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine Republican lawmaker quits in disgust after congressional primary
John Andrews of Paris said GOP voters picked the wrong man to take on U.S. Rep. Jared Golden and he can’t represent them any more.
Posted inNation & World
Blinken says some of Hamas’ proposed changes to cease-fire plan in Gaza are workable, some not
The Iran-backed ally of Hamas has traded fire with Israel nearly every day since the 8-month-long war began and says it will only stop if there is a truce in Gaza.
Posted inNation & World
What’s next for Hunter Biden after his conviction on federal gun charges
The 3 counts carry up to 25 years in prison. But in the federal system, first-time offenders don’t get anywhere near the maximum sentence.
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CMP bills to rise at least $10 a month; destructive storms blamed
State regulators approve the increase to cover the $220 million cost of restoring power after recent storms, and promise a proceeding in the ‘near future’ to consider how to balance storm response with affordability.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Wales-based school district’s $23.37 million budget rejected at the polls
Voters from Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield rejected the $23.37 million Regional School Unit 4 budget.