Two Holocaust survivors described their memories of the violent night when Jewish homes, businesses and synagogues in Germany were attacked, burned and ransacked.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Mainers rally in Augusta to support Mueller probe after Sessions ouster
Dozens gathered on the steps of the State House to cite their dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump having forced his attorney general to quit.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Augusta police, bystanders wrangle chicken-at-large
Animal Control Officer Paul Frye said he has received a couple dozen chicken complaints since he started in August.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Local & State, Politics
Sen. Collins sees Republicans’ loss of U.S. House ‘as an opportunity’
Collins congratulated Janet Mills on her gubernatorial victory, and she said the national election outcome provides a chance for members of both parties to work together.
Posted inLocal & State, News
State-run regional dispatch center in Augusta faces more questions
A Vassalboro first responder says too many risky errors are made by the staff, which has been plagued by vacancies, but Gardiner’s rescue chief doesn’t see it that way.
Posted inLocal & State
World War I sacrifices of Mainers go digital
Maine State Library, Museum and Archives officials invited people to bring in war mementoes for scanning so that the public would be able to see many of them online.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Fearful of violence, central Maine schools deploy resource officers
These law enforcement officials act as security guards, safety consultants, counselors and instructors.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Rabbi calls for action at emotional Shabbat service
Hundreds gather at an Augusta temple to show support after the deadly attack in Pittsburgh.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Religion and Values
Augusta area Muslims march in support of Jewish community
The event, held to join Jews in their grief about fatal shootings at a Pittsburgh synagogue, coincided with the Shia Muslim observance of Arba’een.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Questions lead to delay in Maine’s cannabis consulting contract
The state received several questions on its call for a consultant to guide the rule-making around cannabis regulations, prompting it to extend the bidding deadline.