Thomas Welch turned himself in Sunday and is being held on $250,000 bail.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Hundreds of Maine schools are in disrepair. Many could become housing.
A proposed bill would establish a program to help towns turn vacant schools into apartments, but the legislation’s $5 million price tag could hinder efforts.
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Maine could finally require mold, chemical testing for medical cannabis
The proposal to hold the state’s medical market to the same safety standards as its recreational counterpart reflects a reckoning for the industry, and the bill still faces significant opposition from the industry.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine college endowments saw big gains in 2025
The University of New England and University of Maine grew their investments more than 30% and 19%, respectively, in 2025.
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A Portland nonprofit says it helped dozens of immigrant families avoid eviction. Hundreds more are at risk.
Project Home says nearly 700 households have applied for rent or mortgage assistance after a sudden loss of income caused by the recent ICE surge. Some advocates have called for a statewide moratorium on evictions.
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Does average monthly grocery spending in Maine exceed $400 per person? | Fact brief
Maine’s per-capita grocery spending has risen by 57% since 2014, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
Interest in curling sweeps Maine during Winter Olympics
Clubs in Portland and Belfast aim to welcome new fans of the sport.
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Lewiston to limit cooperation with ICE ahead of state law
The emergency temporary ordinance passed Tuesday prevents police and other staff from aiding civil immigration enforcement.
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These Mainers are learning to play musical instruments later in life – and gaining unexpected joy
It is never too late to pick up an instrument for the first time, or after a long time away, say these Maine musicians.
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Warren fly-fisher’s new novel explores ecology and changing tides
In his fourth novel, ‘Rolling Back the River,’ Paul Guernsey angles for his big catch.