Age-friendly organizations across the state are hosting social events, volunteering free rides and providing other services and supports necessary for Maine’s seniors to stay active in their communities.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Key resources for older Mainers
Whether you’re looking for a ride to appointments or opportunities to volunteer, these groups can help you.
Augusta man found not criminally responsible for shooting his mother
Samuel C. Bell will be placed in the custody of the commissioner of the State Department of Health and Human Services and be hospitalized for mental health treatment.
Former Lewiston police chief nominated to be Maine’s U.S. Marshal
David St. Pierre’s leadership during the mass shooting in October 2023 was listed as one reason the former chief was nominated for the position.
Lawmakers order review of DHHS actions in case of Chelsea teen charged with murders
The Government Oversight Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize a review of the state’s involvement in the case of a Chelsea teen accused of killing 2 people in June while he was allegedly in foster care.
Meet the candidates running for Oakland Town Council
A longtime councilor and three newer candidates are running for two three-year terms on the council.
Maine’s first large-scale AI data center planned for Aroostook County
The data center at the former Loring Air Force Base in Limestone will use Canadian hydropower and could open within 6 months.
Halloween candy prices are up in Maine
A punishing cocoa season has pushed chocolate prices up, leaving some Mainers to choose between spending more or skipping out on ‘the good stuff.’
Bingham man’s lawsuit over $25 restaurant sign dismissed
Daigan Small alleged that a town official and sheriff’s deputy conspired against him after he took a sign from a demolition site with a worker’s permission.
Janet Mills raises $1 million in first 24 hours after entering U.S. Senate race, campaign says
One of her primary opponents, Graham Platner, says he raised $500,000 in the last 24 hours. Candidates have until midnight Wednesday to file finance reports.