The root cause analysis report will be discussed at an Oct. 29 Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority board meeting.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine House speaker backs bill that could reduce wait times for dental surgeries
The bill would improve reimbursement rates for general anesthesia, cutting monthslong wait times for dental procedures.
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Troop sendoff in Augusta and Yom Kippur in Waterville featured in the Week In Photos
Central Maine photographers share their top picks for Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2025.
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Maine won’t adopt Trump’s tax breaks on tips, overtime until lawmakers weigh in
Gov. Janet Mills has directed the state tax assessor not to align Maine’s tax code with provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill unless directed by lawmakers, saying it will cost the state more than $400 million this year.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Republican Jonathan Bush poised to enter Maine governor’s race
The cousin and nephew of former presidents is bound to shake up what has been a stable field of Republicans seeking the nomination.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Thomas College faculty votes to unionize, citing frustration over changes
Organizers at the Waterville college say the move is a response to policy shifts by a new president that affect job expectations and academic offerings.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Early voting in Maine has begun. Here’s what you need to know.
In-person absentee voting begins Oct. 6 as voters weigh 2 statewide ballot questions and a host of local races.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine State Police trooper ‘body-slammed’ Chelsea woman, according to lawsuit
Marie Searles’ lawsuit accuses state police of a pattern of ‘failing to properly investigate and discipline troopers in cases of excessive force.’
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Former Athens fire chief, school board member seeks new sentence for sex assault
Sean Boyd, who is serving a 20-year sentence, claims his attorney, Drew Ketterer, was ineffective in representing him.
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No Labels Party officially dissolves in Maine
Maine voters formerly registered with the party — which presented itself as a centrist, third-party option — are now considered to be unaffiliated, according to the secretary of state.