Star Cunningham and her son had been missing from their family’s Fairfield home since Monday.
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A ‘woke’ flag? Culture war unfurls around Maine’s new (old) design
Some say the proposal for a new flag on the Nov. 5 ballot is an attempt to erase history, while others argue it’s related to Christian nationalism. To most, though, the meanings of our state flag and its potential replacement are more personal.
Week In Photos Sept. 20-27, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Reporting Aside: Memories of Skowhegan’s ‘dairy treat’
While much changed around the Island Dairy Treat in Skowhegan during the 72 seasons it was in business, the ice cream stand soldiered on as a tradition that brought much joy to longtime residents and customers, Amy Calder writes.
Two candidates now in District 4 race for Winslow Town Council after resident launches write-in campaign
The Nov. 5 election will decide who replaces Ray Caron, who stepped down abruptly from the council earlier this month and ended his reelection bid.
Watch: Federal official tours Augusta facility for children with special needs
A privately funded $5.9 million expansion allows the Children’s Center of Augusta at 1 Alden Ave. to help more children, but need in Maine exceeds availability of services.
Wales-based school district officials eye Nov. 5 election for fourth budget vote
Regional School District 4 officials said they hoped more voters will show up and the budget will pass on a fourth attempt.
Pittston to vote on solar moratorium Wednesday
The vote is on Oct. 2 in a special town meeting before the regularly scheduled Select Board meeting.
Former Island Dairy Treat in Skowhegan to continue as ice cream stand, new property owner says
The former owners of the decades-old ice cream stand said that they could not come to an agreement with the new property owner about how to keep the business in operation as it was.
Vassalboro man sentenced on domestic violence charges
Jeremy R. French, 46, who called the victim in domestic violence cases against him 100 times from jail, was sentenced to serve six months in prison, officials said, while additional charges were dismissed.