Three-term Republican Rep. MaryAnne Kinney faces Democratic challenger April Turner for the seat representing Brooks, Burnham, Freedom, Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Thorndike, Troy and Unity.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
North Anson-based Carrabec school district receives COVID-19 funding
Regional School Unit 74 received two grants totaling more than $840,000, to help cover unanticipated costs associated with the safe opening and operation of schools during the pandemic.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police: Drug arrest at Skowhegan apartment complex did not involve suspects in manhunt
Skowhegan police make arrest after receiving a tip, as authorities continue searching for three suspects involved in a car chase Tuesday night across central Maine.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Incumbent Republican Rudnicki challenged by Democrat White for House District 108
State Rep. Shelley Rudnicki, R-Fairfield, is seeking reelection in House District 108. She is being challenged by Democrat Nathaniel White, who previously served on the Waterville City Council.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Food boxes available at Winslow Community Cupboard Saturday
Two truckloads of USDA food boxes to be given away as part of USDA program starting at 9 a.m.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta receives surprise election money to help with voting in pandemic
A nonprofit group texted Augusta’s mayor and offered money to help with the November election, and then said it’s sending a nearly $210,000 check.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec County Sheriff investigating driver in Clinton tractor-trailer roll over
Around 6 a.m. Tuesday, Chris Smith, 50, of Houlton, was traveling on the Hinckley Road in Clinton when police say he failed to make a sharp corner and rolled the tractor-trailer he was driving onto its side.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta’s Gilbert Elementary School reports positive COVID-19 case
Principal Sarah Landry said the individual had not been at Gilbert Elementary School during their “infectious period,” and at this time is not showing any symptoms.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
It’s not Maine Maple Sunday, but this new fall event will do
Thirty maple farms throughout the state, including farms in Albion, Clinton, Buxton and Sidney, are gearing up to host open houses this weekend instead of the traditional Maine Maple Sunday on the fourth Sunday in March.
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Skowhegan-area schools close after student tests positive for COVID-19
MSAD 54 superintendent said on Wednesday that the district is closing schools for the remainder of the week after members of the school community may have come in contact with people who have tested positive for COVID-19.