Two organizers dropped out, but the event, part of a nationwide day of protest, is still set for noon at the State House.
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Dresden voters choose Bickford for Select Board seat
Jeffrey Bickford will take over Gary Getchell’s term as First Selectman, which runs to July 2027.
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Hallowell’s PFAS problem won’t be solved by Augusta valve, official says
Residents will likely have to wait several more years to have at-home access to PFAS-free drinking water.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s problems with Lion Electric buses began immediately
Records show maintenance and mechanical issues arose more than two years ago, and continue to this day.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maine technician explains why he quit his job at Lion Electric Co. after 4 months
“It was more like a science project than a validated, road-legal vehicle,” Will Doucette said of Lion Electric’s school buses.
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Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce honors 3 members
More than 900 people turned out recently for the annual Kenney Awards to recognize the accomplishments of members of the central Maine business community.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Windsor man found guilty in second trial in child sex assault case
Peter P. Cayouette was found guilty Friday of sexual contact and sexual assault of victim when she was 11 and 12 years old.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Clinton man indicted in shooting death in Waterville parking lot
Richard Hatt, 53, is accused of shooting Stephan Killam, 47, multiple times Oct. 15.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Basketball, cold weather, smelt camps and more highlight this week in photos in central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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15 pets die in Richmond house fire, officials say
Thirteen dogs and two cats were killed in the fire, whose cause has been listed as undetermined, officials said.