The group, led by West Virginia Attorney General John McCuskey, charges that the Auburn Republican’s censure impedes the Legislature’s ability to function and represent Mainers.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmaker, advocates say Maine needs new Office of the Child Advocate
If approved, the office would be an independent watchdog agency and work with state departments overseeing health and human services, education, law enforcement police and corrections.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Uncategorized
See sports and State House events in Central Maine Week In Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Cony girls lacrosse outruns Brunswick
Five players — four Rams and one Dragon — score two goals apiece in Thursday’s Class B matchup.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine attorney general urges Supreme Court to deny Libby’s request in censure suit
Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, is asking the high court to restore her voting and speaking rights while her lawsuit against the House speaker plays out.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors, Schools and Education
Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man sentenced for ‘brutal’ attack on woman
Travon I. Vargas, 23, beat and strangled his girlfriend leaving her so badly bruised that her injuries looked like those seen in homicide cases, the prosecutor said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Pittston man found guilty of stalking Kennebec County sheriff
In a case that raised First Amendment issues, a judge found that threatening messages Nicholas Worthing sent to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page were sufficient evidence of stalking.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Mainers roll with start of Real ID travel requirements
Lines are still long for some waiting for the enhanced identification at Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Local & State
See the roadwork happening on the way to Maine summer hot spots | Column
With construction season underway, here are the projects to look out for en route to the state’s travel destinations.