Messalonskee and Richmond duos are among the area’s top players this spring.
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Lawmakers consider $10M bailout for Fairfield water crisis
A bill would expand the public water system to Fairfield residents whose private wells have been contaminated by toxic forever chemicals from the state’s former agricultural sludge-spreading program.
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Fairfield drug bust leads to 6 arrests
Investigators seized more than 53 grams of suspected fentanyl from a Gagnon Road residence, along with other items and drugs, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Somerset County officials reconsider selling guns used in crimes
Some county commissioners think the sheriff should auction off forfeited guns that may still have some value instead of destroying them.
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Ambulance crews face long transports, high costs with Waterville hospital closure
Hospital options for emergency transport services may be limited after the June closure of Waterville’s Northern Light Inland.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2024-25 Varsity Maine All-State Girls Basketball team
A collection of dynamic guards leads this group the state’s top players this season.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2024-25 Central Maine All-Region Girls Basketball team
From Lawrence to Erskine to Valley to Madison, lots of blue and white on this year’s team.
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Fairfield residents worry as PFAS funds get low
Residents drinking from highly contaminated wells face a new financial burden as state PFAS funding draws to a close.
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Maine’s rural libraries at risk as Trump guts agency that provides federal funding
Librarians say the cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services will devastate museums and libraries in Maine and across the nation.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics
Early into President Trump’s 2nd term, supporters in Maine say ‘So far, so good.’
New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.