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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Plan for $550M data center in Jay on hold, official says
Sentinel Data Centers has reportedly advised that it does not intend to move forward with the plan for the former Androscoggin paper mill.
Washington County paper mill deaths confirmed to be caused by hydrogen sulfide
Kasie Malcolm and Allen Hornberger died after a Jan. 27 gas leak at the Woodland Pulp mill.
Second person sentenced in $2.3M Maine prison fraud and kickback scheme
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services said it has made several changes to how state-issued credit cards are used after a former deputy warden spent millions on overinflated maintenance and cleaning supplies.
Eliot Cutler jailed again
The convicted sex offender and disgraced two-time gubernatorial candidate was arrested for failing to sign a probation treatment plan document, his lawyer says.
Maine insurers request ACA rate hikes for 2027
The average individual plan premium would increase by 16.8%. The Maine Bureau of Insurance is slated to finalize rates in August.
L.L.Bean sets flagship reopening for September
The redesigned campus in Freeport includes a new entrance, expanded shopping areas, and updates to fish enclosures and green spaces.
Maine Community College System president stepping down next year
David Daigler, who has led the system since 2019, will leave at the end of the 2026-27 academic year.
Bangor father pleads guilty to murder of 10-year-old son
Joshua Smith was 1 of 3 adult caretakers charged in connection with the 2024 death of Braxtyn Smith.
Maine judge: Secretary of state was right to invalidate trans ballot referendum
Shenna Bellows said last month the initiative could not appear on the November ballot because the petition fell short of the number of required signatures by about 500. A Superior Court judge on Thursday agreed, but the petitioners plan to appeal.