Bruce Van Note was appointed to the position by Gov. Janet Mills in 2019.
Augusta
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cony, Gardiner boys basketball teams meet in rare summer matchup
The Tigers and Rams, who both have plenty of be excited about, face off in the G&E Roofing League semifinals.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta considers adding ‘ambassadors’ to aid homeless in downtown
An ambassador program could supplement police patrols of the downtown area, where merchants have expressed concerns over the number of homeless people, officials said.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Lyme disease and anaplasmosis cases surging in Maine
Through July 28, Lyme disease cases were tracking 20% ahead of the same time frame last year, according to the Maine CDC.
Posted inSports
Canadian athletes top the podium at Ironman 70.3 Maine in Augusta
Nova Scotia’s Dante Manchester and Quebec’s Andrée Burke claim victories.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Old Hallowell Day, Ironman preparations and Revere Bell | Week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine’s rising humidity signals shifting climate: ‘We’re living in a wetter world’
The state’s biggest cities have seen a gradual rise in temperature and dew points since the late 1940s, making the summer heat more oppressive.
Posted inNews
Preparations underway for Ironman 70.3 Maine in Augusta
Triathlon participants will swim, bike and run a total of 70.3 miles for the best time.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Extreme heat, possible thunderstorms expected in Maine on Friday
Some parts of the state could experience ‘feels like’ temperatures over 100 degrees, prompting the opening of cooling centers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Traffic cameras to be installed on Maine highways
Cameras are to be installed along I-295 in Falmouth, Yarmouth and Freeport. Several cameras will also be implemented along I-95 in, and north of, Augusta.