A large plume of black smoke was visible for miles as firefighters rushed to Robbins Lumber in Waldo County, where state Fire Marshal Shawn Esler said at an afternoon press conference “we have not even really begun a scene examination.”
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine will hold its first-ever citizens’ assembly on education next month. What is it?
University of Southern Maine researcher Jennifer Chace says the initiative will bring together delegates from across the state to define forward-looking priorities for pre K-12 education in Maine.
Can a baby boom save the right whale — and Maine’s lobster industry?
Record births are slowing the endangered species’ decline, potentially shifting the regulatory landscape for the state’s iconic fishery.
Maine gets another mention on ‘SNL.’ Could a Senate race sketch be next? | Column
The return of a Tucker Carlson impersonation has us wondering, who would play Graham Platner?
JD Vance says $46M in improper MaineCare payments ‘tip of the iceberg’
Gov. Janet Mills responds by saying that the state has always zealously fought fraud.
Thousands of Mainers no longer receiving SNAP benefits
Historic changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program removed work exemptions and shifted more administrative costs to states.
Fisherman found dead near Down East island
A 17-foot skiff capsized near Crumple Island on Monday.
Maine chef wins $1M grand prize on CBS cooking competition
Cara Stadler bested two finalists on Wednesday night’s season-ending episode of ‘America’s Culinary Cup.’
Live updates: JD Vance talks healthcare fraud in Bangor
The vice president has teased a possible announcement tied to fraud investigations and will be campaigning for Paul LePage.