Ryan Partridge, 35, was arrested during a 2023 traffic stop in Augusta.
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Delays to NECEC project in Maine will cost Massachusetts ratepayers more than $500M
Bay State regulators approve the higher costs caused by political and legal opposition to the 145-mile transmission line in western Maine that is expected to come on line in 2026.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
No identification yet of human remains found in Lewiston bog Saturday
The state spokeswoman said it’s not known how long identification of the remains will take.
Posted inCommunity
Artists invited to submit work for juried show in Damariscotta
The ‘Love’ exhibition will run from Feb. 25-April 5.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News
City of Augusta logo a no-go for visually impaired, official says
The “Augusta!” logo will not comply with upcoming new requirements under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, city councilors were told last week.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Bill would allow some Maine teens facing adult charges to stay in youth detention
The legislation would allow the Department of Corrections to keep certain residents who are over 18 at Long Creek Youth Development Center so they could continue to receive behavioral health services.
Posted inCommunity
Viles Arboretum Winterfest set for Feb. 1
AUGUSTA — Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., is set to hold its annual Winterfest celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Visitors can explore the arboretum’s trails by foot, snowshoe, or cross-country skis. Activities include: • Learning about winter animal tracks and identifying trees during winter. • Sledding on one of the […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
1 dead in crash on Route 201 in West Forks
Todd Bouchard, 62, of Madison was northbound in a Ford F-150 pickup truck when he crossed the centerline and collided with a southbound tractor-trailer, officials said.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Democrats choose new party leaders
Democrats look to the more rural, conservative 2nd Congressional District for party leaders ahead of the 2026 election cycle, which includes statewide races for governor and the U.S. Senate.
Posted inCommunity
University Credit Union accepting scholarship applications
This year $1,000 will be awarded to nine students.