As GOP electoral fortunes improve at the county level, some Democrats see the move as an unnecessary and expensive political power grab.
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Lacrosse, swimmers and baseball are the focus of Week In Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
High schools Thursday: Monmouth baseball falls to Sacopee Valley
Braiden Croteau strikes out eight as Hawks snap Mustangs’ six-game win streak.
Augusta panel on homelessness makes plea for respect, dignity
Showing of documentary, “Building Hope: Ending Homelessness in Maine” prompts discussion of how people can help homeless Mainers.
High schools Tuesday: Monmouth softball fights off Mountain Valley
The Mustangs keep their unbeaten record intact with a hard-fought win over the Falcons.
High schools Friday: Hall-Dale softball tops Lisbon in showdown of unbeatens
Lucy Gray pitches and hits the Bulldogs past the Greyhounds.
Pittston fisherman found dead in Cobbosseecontee Lake
Kyle Armstrong, 27, suffered an apparent ‘medical event’ while fishing alone, officials said.
High schools Tuesday: Cony baseball, softball teams beat Lincoln Academy
Maranacook/Winthrop girls lacrosse defeats Cony in overtime.
Monmouth man indicted on charges following chase, crash of stolen U-Haul
Ronald R. Hinkley Jr., 25, was indicted on charges stemming from a high-speed police chase ending in a crash Feb. 19 in Winthrop.
Augusta officials ponder the burden of unpaid ambulance bills
Augusta, which is facing $1.8 million in unpaid ambulance bills, is considering for the first time sending bills to a collection agency.