A public hearing is set for Thursday on the changes proposed by the Maine Department of Transportation.
2015
Gardiner Main Street recognized for community work
The director of Gardiner Main Street, a nonprofit organization being honored by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, said he’s noticed recent attitude changes about the city’s downtown.
Ex-prosecutor Cameron appeals his prison sentence for child pornography, bail jumping
The former Hallowell and Rome man was sentenced to 189 months in federal prison.
4 large objects detected in AirAsia wreckage hunt
The biggest piece, measuring 18 meters (59 feet) long and 5.4 meters (18 feet) wide, appeared to be part of the jet’s body.
Fire displaces family of five in Clinton
The structure is still standing, but the fire chief said damage is extensive enough to deem the home a total loss.
Winslow woman hopes to spread acts of kindness year-round
Jill Vigue is challenging people to perform acts of kindness with her project World Heart Beat.
Smugglers wore hoods, say Syrian migrants abandoned at sea
Officials fear that human traffickers have a new strategy of abandoning ships that are set to crash.
Uber won’t run under the radar if new bill passes
Ride-share drivers in Maine would have to satisfy license and insurance requirements.
Fryolator cause of Augusta KFC/Taco Bell restaurant fire
The restaurant on Darin Drive was likely to remain closed for at least a day after a short circuit ignited the exterior wall.
Girl, 7, survives to walk to house, report plane crash
A Kentucky man called 911 to say child had appeared at his door saying she had been in a plane crash.