From ‘devil birds’ to an unusual obituary, there was no shortage of uniqueness here in central Maine this year.
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Here’s the best of 2024 in stories, photos in central Maine
An ‘American Idol’ contestant, tainted weed, fentanyl deliveries and local government controversies — and so much more — helped define 2024 in central Maine.
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Appleton woman injured in fire, investigation ongoing
The fire on Sunday was caused by a wood stove in the home, investigators say.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Sidney homicide raises question: Why won’t authorities release victim’s name?
The attorney general’s office says it is not releasing the name of a 14-year-old boy found dead due to privacy concerns, but some lawyers and experts say they don’t buy that argument.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Public audits are falling behind throughout central Maine
Many municipalities and school districts do not have up-to-date financial data as auditors become harder to find.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Trump advisers accuse two Maine county jails of disobeying immigration law
America First Legal referred to Hancock and Cumberland counties as ‘sanctuary jurisdictions,’ but Cumberland County’s sheriff says the group is wrong and he follows the law.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Corinna man dies in wrong-way crash on I-95 in Burnham
Interstate 95 southbound was closed for several hours Tuesday while state police investigated the fatal crash near mile marker 142.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Christmas Day fire in Clinton ruled accidental
No one was home when the fire was reported by a neighbor around 1 p.m. Dec. 25.
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Breakdown: Turning anguish into action | Podcast Ep. 6: ‘I think there’s hope’
In the final episode we look at how some have turned their anguish over the Lewiston mass shooting into action.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Northern lights could be visible in Maine this New Year’s Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern part of the U.S. as people ring in the new year.