State officials say swollen bladderwort is widespread in Tilton Pond, making eradication unrealistic.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Fiber internet available in 96% of Franklin County after expansion push, officials say
The Greater Franklin Development Council briefed the town on regional broadband expansion and economic initiatives that have been in progress for more than two years.
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Live Nation could lose exclusive ticketing rights at Bangor concert venue under settlement
Maine Savings Amphitheater, which has an exclusive ticketing contract with Ticketmaster, is one of 13 venues nationwide that may be affected by the proposed settlement.
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Record-breaking warmth in northern Maine to be followed by another dose of snow
Bangor, Millinocket and Houlton set records for high temperatures this early in the year.
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Maine’s February home sales at lowest level since before pandemic
Just 691 homes were bought and sold last month, while the median price was $395,000, a slight increase over last year.
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UMaine to return human remains, burial objects to Wabanaki Nations
The remains and tools were excavated from sites across the state starting in the 1960s.
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Fryeburg Fair rethinks its schedule after rift last year between local ag fairs
The decision to start a day early in 2025 meant it coincided with the final day of the Cumberland Fair, creating tension between the events’ organizers.
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Winslow kid marches into spring at Capitol Park in Augusta
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures a light moment as a mom and her children soak up the warm weather.
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Man sentenced in killing of Waldoboro man
Jason Goucher Hewett, 1 of 3 defendants prosecutors say were involved in the case, will serve 2 years in prison in connection with the death of Kyle MacDougall in 2024.
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Lewiston health care provider raided by federal agents
More than a dozen agents were seen Tuesday entering the offices of Bright Future Healthier You at 95 Park St.