Kennebec Valley Community College would receive nearly $2.2 million if the referendum is approved by voters Nov. 6.
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Former state official says Maine fails its poor
The governor’s office responded by saying poverty in Maine has declined over the last eight years and Kevin Concannon’s remarks ‘played on stereotypes of reform.’
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State changes dispatching software, causing stir for contracting towns
After the state’s switch to the Spillman computer-aided dispatch program, the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office and the Gardiner Police Department face the decision of buying it or seeking dispatch service elsewhere.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Two Newport men sentenced for conspiracy to distribute heroin in central Maine
Kennebec County law enforcement agencies helped investigate the case, according to the U.S. Attorney.
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Missing Winslow woman believed to have taken her own life
The body of Rianne L. Andrews was found off Lord Road in Benton on Monday morning.
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Family of man who died in 2014 in Kennebec County jail files lawsuit in federal court
Dana A. Kitchin, 64, died of a massive hemorrhage from a ruptured spleen and bled to death internally as he cried out for medical help while in his cell, the complaint alleges.
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Terry Hayes sues state for right to campaign at polls during June 12 primaries
The gubernatorial candidate’s campaign says since she is an independent, and not the primary ballot, she should be allowed to engage ‘with the electorate at polling places.’
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Maine judge orders reopening of probe into invalid signatures submitted by U.S. Senate candidate
The campaign of state Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, contends that Max Linn didn’t collect enough valid signatures from registered Republicans to appear on the June primary ballot.
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The Forester: Partnership between land trust, Maine Forest Service grew into something big
Local Wood Works is honored with the Source Award for Forester, based on its efforts to connect consumers to local wood products.
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The Farmer: Maine Grain Alliance has ‘changed the face of bread and baking’
The nonprofit has helped bring back grain farming for baking and brewing, earning the Source Award for Farmer.