The median price for a Maine home reached a record $390,200 in 2024, but the year also saw sales increasing after years of declines.
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After floods, Augusta updates Kennebec River warnings
The surprising storm in December 2023 led officials to reassess when warnings are triggered.
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Skowhegan-area school board committee appointments questioned
After a former board member questioned why his replacement was not given his seat on a committee, district officials determined they were violating bylaws defining town representation on committees.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta’s Western Avenue gets temporary bridge this weekend
Motorists won’t be able to turn left onto Whitten Road once the change is made.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man arrested on robbery charge in Gardiner
David J. Knox, 37, was arrested less than two hours after police say an armed robbery was reported at the Walgreens on Spring Street.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Scammers are posing as CMP workers. Here’s how to protect yourself.
A Central Maine Power spokesperson said the aggressive tactics of scammers include going door-to-door to try to get money from customers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
See MLK marchers and sports action in the latest Week In Photos from central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine cities, nonprofits ask lawmakers to reject proposed limit on housing assistance
Lawmakers are told that a proposal to limit General Assistance housing support would put hundreds of families at risk of eviction.
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Firefighters work 11 hours to extinguish Sappi wood yard fire
The fire apparently started in a gearbox of a conveyor belt that moves wood chips to be processed, Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez said.
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Farmington-based school board OKs student trip to Canary Islands
The RSU 9 board approved a field trip for 13 students through the school’s International Student Program.