James T. Ruggieri was ordained Tuesday as the 13th bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
News
Local, state and national news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Speaker Johnson search for offramp as vote on his ouster simmers
They met for a second day at the Capitol to discuss her threat for a vote on the motion to remove him from office.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
11 officers on administrative leave after Paris chase, shooting
Gary Porter, facing multiple charges for stealing two police vehicles and firing at police, will make his first court appearance on Wednesday.
Posted inAnimals, Nation & World
Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort
They now think there are sets of clicks that make up a ‘phonetic alphabet’ that the whales can use to build communication.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
FDIC report outlines ‘misogynistic,’ ‘patriarchal’ ‘good ol’ boys’ workplace culture
An independent review of the agency cites incidents of stalking, harassment, homophobia and other violations of employment regulations.
Posted inNews
Kimberly Moreau’s family still looking for answers
As the search for Kimberly Moreau enters its fourth decade, the Moreau family remains undeterred, its resolve as strong as ever.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Judge in Trump’s classified documents case cancels May trial date
Judge Aileen Cannon says it would be ‘imprudent’ to set a new trial date and has postponed it indefinitely.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Second water main break in 5 days reported in Waterville
Kennebec Water District officials say Tuesday’s break at the entrance to the Shaw’s Plaza shut down water service to customers on both sides of Kennedy Memorial Drive from the Shaw’s Plaza west to the Irving gas station at the top of the hill.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man sentenced to 2 years in prison for strangling woman
Damion E. Sidelinger-Hanson, 30, pleaded guilty to a series of charges, including domestic violence aggravated assault and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Unity man held on bail after arrest for allegedly shooting at forest ranger
Sharod D. Parker, 38, was arrested on a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon as a result of the incident, which drew a heavy response from law enforcement Monday afternoon.