The formal disaster declaration is expected to open up federal disaster relief funding in Maine counties hit hard by the storm.
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Several people arrested after raids of 7 illegal marijuana grows in central Maine
Over 6,000 plants were seized from residences in Whitefield, Jefferson and Chelsea in the last month, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
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Maine schools prepare for cost of up to $13 million in first 6 months of new paid family leave program
Schools are preparing to contribute up to 1% of their employee payroll to the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program starting in January 2025.
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Hallowell allocates $75,000 in aid for storm-affected businesses
In the first phase, businesses impacted by historic flooding in December will be able to apply for grants up to $2,000, city officials said.
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Composting company now collects food scraps from customers in central Maine
ScrapDogs Community Compost is the first service of its kind in Hallowell. In Waterville, it is bringing back a convenience that went away when a similar company stopped serving the area.
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Critical test underway as doctors become first responders in new Kennebec County program
A first-of-its-kind pilot program in the region brings physicians to the scenes of crashes and crises, upping the level of care that can be provided and diverting patients from crowded emergency rooms.
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Litchfield man indicted on charges he kidnapped, assaulted woman in Chelsea
Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.
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Maine DEP, local Planning Board wrongly OK’d quarry in Dresden, neighbors say
Barbara and Mike Fraumeni allege the state agency failed to ensure the operators of a proposed quarry on Middle Road had notified the necessary parties before granting it a license, according to court records.
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Week In Photos Jan. 19-26, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Eyeing recruiting and retention, Gardiner officials agree to 15% pay increase for firefighters
City firefighters are expected to see the increase in their base pay beginning July 1.