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Susan Collins said she has been in touch with the Trump administration about the firings at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta but defended the White House's right to make changes to services at the VA. Maine Crime Waterville man indicted on attempted murder, arson charges Elijah Seth Yeaton of Waterville is alleged to have started a fire on or about May 3, 2024, in an attempt to cause the death of another human being, the indictment says. Politics US attorney general threatens Gov. Mills with lawsuit over transgender athletes 469 Comments 'Maine should be on notice,' Pam Bondi said in a letter to the Maine governor over compliance with President Donald Trump's executive order on transgender students competing in school sports. most recent local & state stories Transgender rights debate takes shape in Legislature as Maine faces federal pressure Rep. Elizabeth Caruso, R-Caratunk, gathered with supporters at the State House Wednesday to unveil a bill prohibiting students who are biologically male from participating in female sports. Augusta Walgreens to close next month as part of pharmacy cuts nationwide Customers will have their prescriptions automatically transferred to a different Walgreens on the east side of the Kennebec River. Sidney woman indicted on murder charge in death of 14-year-old boy Megan McDonald, 39, is accused of killing Quincy McDonald, who is believed to be her son. Maine educators ask Legislature to increase teachers’ minimum salary A bill before the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee would raise the minimum teacher salary in Maine from $40,000 to $50,000 over the next 5 years. Skowhegan officials propose policy for naming public spaces Selectmen developed the policy after rejecting a proposal to name a field after a longtime coach. Farmington considers changing fiscal year Several residents shared concerns about moving to a fiscal year, however Town Manager Erica LaCroix believes doing so offers better budgeting accuracy. Get toxic firefighting foam out of Maine, lawmakers told Residents of Brunswick Landing, the site of Maine's worst toxic firefighting foam spill, joined environmental groups to urge lawmakers to quantify the amount of foam in Maine and fund a voluntary program to collect, store and dispose of it. Jay residents share ideas for town development in the next 10 to 20 years The Jay Comprehensive Planning Committee is in the process of updating the town's Comprehensive Plan, which was last updated in 2011. Most read stories Sidney woman indicted on murder charge in death of 14-year-old boy Drag queens help break barriers at state ice fishing event Waterville man indicted on attempted murder, arson charges The making of a moment: How Janet Mills became a foil for Donald Trump Maine’s federal workforce roiled by Trump administration policies Our picks Drag queens help break barriers at state ice fishing event The pair led activities Feb. 15 at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife's Winter Extravaganza at Range Pond State Park in Poland. Maine lawmaker censured for posting photos of student she identified as transgender The House votes 75-70 along party lines to censure Republican Rep. Laurel Libby for singling out a student who won a track championship to protest Maine's policy allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports. VARSITY MAINE Varsity Maine A look at the Class B Maine basketball state final matchups Varsity Maine Cony boys hockey seizes momentum, tops Brewer in B North quarterfinals Opinion Opinion Bill Nemitz: I thank Maine’s lucky stars Janet Mills is our governor 431 Comments Today's Puzzles Today's Crossword Today's Sudoku Explore our new puzzles experience with dozens of games updated daily Today's must reads Politics How Janet Mills became a foil for Donald Trump 492 Comments Maine Crime Judge orders competency evaluation for man accused in Readfield murder Local & State Skowhegan hospital’s plans for new building approved THINGS TO DO IN MAINE IN MARCH Things to Do Covered bridges in Maine: 8 historic sites plus some modern options Things to Do 40 Most Beautiful Places in Maine Things to Do A guide to Maine’s movie theaters: What to expect at each one From our archives this week On this date Feb. 26, 1985: Manchester’s Samantha Smith to film TV pilot with Robert Wagner next month On this date Feb. 25, 1997: 3 men, 1 boy taken at gunpoint on Route 201 in Bingham On this date Feb. 24, 1976: Old Macomber Playground in Augusta eyed for development as a parking lot SEND US YOUR CONFIDENTIAL NEWS TIP Add your confidential information here: News tips; send an email to: news@centralmaine.com; or send postal mail to: News Tips, Morning Sentinel & Kennebec Journal, 31 Front St., Waterville, ME 04901 More Local & State headlines Dennis Dechaine files another appeal for new trial Superior Court Justice Bruce Mallonee denied Dechaine's previous request, which alleged prosecutors erred during the original jury trial 36 years ago. Maine fisheries scientist nominated to head marine resources agency Waterville to lose Joann Fabrics and Crafts Augusta Walgreens to close next month as part of pharmacy cuts nationwide Community news The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of March 3-10 Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of March 3-10. The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of March 3-10 Farmington-based alliance to host social at Sugarloaf Maine Audubon seeks volunteers for Annual Loon Count Business headlines Maine fisheries scientist nominated to head marine resources agency Carl Wilson will temporarily replace Patrick Keliher as commissioner but must win Senate approval to keep the post on a permanent basis. Waterville to lose Joann Fabrics and Crafts Augusta Walgreens to close next month as part of pharmacy cuts nationwide Portland Jetport’s parking expansion plan lands in court Politics headlines Maine’s chief justice says courts are overwhelmed and underfunded Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill's annual State of the Judiciary address focused on decreasing public trust in state courts and the system's financial woes. First Democratic challenger to Sen. Susan Collins emerges Legislature remains deadlocked on $121 million supplemental budget Support grows for Maine student-athlete at center of transgender debate Sports headlines South Portland’s Marina Bassett wins Becky Schaffer Award Bassett led the state in scoring and helped the Portland/Cape Elizabeth/Deering/South Portland/Waynflete co-op team reach the regional finals. York boys basketball ready for its championship chance Streaking Pistons rout Celtics for eighth straight win Slump to states: How Cheverus girls basketball bounced back Varsity Maine headlines York boys basketball ready for its championship chance The Wildcats' ability to defend has been an important part of an unbeaten season, and will be again, in the Class B state final against high-scoring Caribou. Slump to states: How Cheverus girls basketball bounced back High school roundup: Gorham boys hockey advances to semifinals A look at the Class B Maine basketball state final matchups Opinion headlines Opinion: With democracy on life support, this is no time for silence A loud and sustained rebuke of this administration may be our only hope. Today’s editorial cartoon Opinion: My thank-you note to Gov. Mills was not enough. More than 600 Mainers agreed. Scholars Strategy Network: What Maine’s paid leave program means for your family From our columnists Opinion: My thank-you note to Gov. Mills was not enough. More than 600 Mainers agreed. An open letter praising Mills' courage — and promising her future support — resulted in a District 1 and District 2 outpouring. Scholars Strategy Network: What Maine’s paid leave program means for your family Opinion: Blanket freeze on foreign aid is a grave mistake Bill Nemitz: I thank Maine’s lucky stars Janet Mills is our governor Central Maine events Missed it? Watch our conversation with ‘American Idol’ star Julia Gagnon Julia Gagnon became a household name in Maine when she made it to the final seven singers on the latest season of 'American Idol.' She talked about her journey during a live conversation Tuesday at Given Auditorium at Colby College. Missed it? Rewatch Maine Voices Live Waterville: A conversation about women in hunting and wildlife conservation 2024 Kennebec Journal Readers’ Choice Awards Ceremony Things to do UMaine Farmington to offer ‘100 Saints You Should Know’ UMaine Farmington to host flute, piano concert March 9 In northern Maine, memory of Mardi Gras traditions is fading Franco-American Collection to host book talk March 5 Kennebec Journal ePaper Home delivery and digital subscribers have access to the ePaper at no additional cost. Launch ePaper Morning Sentinel ePaper Home delivery and digital subscribers have access to the ePaper at no additional cost. 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