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Staff Writer

Ethan reports on cost of living for the Portland Press Herald. Before he joined in mid-2026, he covered local news in Augusta and surrounding areas and ran a weekly newsletter for the Kennebec Journal. He joined the KJ in 2024 shortly after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was an editor for The Daily Tar Heel. For better or worse, Ethan always wanted to live in Maine.

Elections, Maine

Meet the candidates running for Sidney Select Board

by Ethan Horton March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

2 candidates are on the ballot Friday for a 3-year term on the board, and 2 others are competing as write-ins for a 2-year term.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

3 takeaways on Hallowell-based RSU 2’s budget draft

by Ethan Horton March 25, 2026March 30, 2026

Local taxpayer contribution would increase by about 3.4%, with the largest spending jump coming in salaries and benefits.

Maine

Augusta could have a low-barrier homeless shelter soon. But guardrails are the focus for now.

by Ethan Horton March 22, 2026March 20, 2026

While city officials support having such a shelter, it’s taking time to work out the details.

Maine, Maine Crime

Man charged with murder in February shooting in Augusta appears in court

by Ethan Horton March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Edward Longley, 30, of Skowhegan, is being held without bail at Somerset County Jail in Madison.

Business, Guides, Maine, News

Applying for a Homestead Exemption on your Maine property, explained

by Ethan Horton March 18, 2026March 19, 2026

Applications for the program that reduces taxes on primary residences are due April 1.

Maine, Maine Crime

Skowhegan man arrested in connection with February fatal shooting in Augusta

by Ethan Horton March 18, 2026March 19, 2026

Billyjack Curtis, 51, was killed in the Feb. 2 shooting on Flagg Street.

Maine, News, The Maine Forecast

Maine under flood watch, high winds to follow

by Morgan Womack and Ethan Horton March 16, 2026March 17, 2026

Heavy rainfall and melting snow could pave the way for ice jams and dangerous travel conditions, the National Weather Service says.

Maine

Coast Guard boat to break ice on Kennebec River as flood risk rises Monday

by Ethan Horton March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

The Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency said this weekend that the CGC Shackle would be stationed in Merrymeeting Bay, prepared to break ice upstream.