The judges, shocked by an emotional performance of ‘Ain’t No Way’ by Aretha Franklin, gave Julia Gagnon a coveted platinum ticket, handed out to only 3 competitors during auditions each season.
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3 of 4 suspects charged in Russia concert hall attack admit guilt during court hearing
The court ordered that the men, all of whom are citizens of Tajikistan, be held in pre-trial custody until May 22.
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Posted inLocal & State
Complaint against Maine supreme court justice raises questions about judicial ethics
The Committee on Judicial Conduct will decide whether Justice Catherine Connors violated the ethics code in a process that has little public oversight.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Congressional funding to help central Maine mental health provider expand services
Kennebec Behavioral Health intends to use $750,000 in congressional funding, secured by U.S. Sen. Angus King, to support the services it offers at five community clinics in Augusta, Farmington, Skowhegan, Waterville and Winthrop.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Kennebec County hires new emergency management director
Angela Molino has worked for the past five years as emergency management director in Androscoggin County.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Washington County lagging behind rest of Maine in use of yellow flag law
A compilation of data by The Maine Monitor found that the county has filed just a single yellow flag order since the law passed nearly 4 years ago.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Where have all the mussels gone?
The wild blue mussel population on the Maine coast has dropped 60% since the 1970s. Experts believe warming waters and increased predation are to blame.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Linda L. Bean, Maine businesswoman and granddaughter of L.L. Bean founder, dies at 82
The St. George resident, a granddaughter of L.L Bean founder Leon Leonwood Bean, was 82.
Posted inLocal & State
Storm brings snow, ice to central Maine; region mostly spared from power outages
Central Mainers awoke Sunday morning to up to 2 feet of snow in some areas, and an icy mess in others.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Some central Maine school districts endorse starting after Labor Day
Augusta area schools will start school after Labor Day, but snow days could possibly run school into the week of Juneteenth.