The state fire marshal is investigating after a fire was set late Monday at a mobile home in Winslow.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine lawmakers want state to stop issuing Real ID cards
Rep. Laurel Libby said her bill to end the Real ID program in Maine is one of several being submitted nationwide in hopes of convincing President-elect Donald Trump and Congress to end the controversial requirement.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine
Quilters convene at Starling Hall in Fayette
A quilting group co-hosted by Fayette’s All Ages Friendly Group meets once a month at Starling Hall.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Proposal to increase Maine’s cigarette tax draws praise and concern
Health advocates have lauded Gov. Janet Mills’ proposal for a tax increase on cigarettes, though some businesses are concerned it could prompt people near the New Hampshire border to make purchases there instead.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville school board elects Erin McDermott as chair
McDermott, 49, who lives in Ward 3, has served on the Board of Education for two years.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Speaker of Maine House unveils bill to ease health care workforce shortage
Under the legislation, employers could pay front-line direct care workers up to 140% of the state minimum wage, or $20.51 an hour.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Antiques Roadshow coming to Boothbay in June
Maine is 1 of just 2 states to have never hosted the roadshow in its nearly 3-decade run, but that changes this summer.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine higher education leaders praise governor’s proposed budget
Gov. Janet Mills’ $11.6 billion spending plan includes a 4% increase for higher education, an extension of the free community college program, and state contributions for the new Paid Family Medical Leave program.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Trial begins for Albion businessman charged with sexual assault of child
Sean M. Eori, 44, faces 11 counts of alleged crimes involving a girl when she was as young as 13.
Posted inMaine, News
Toddler found dead in Corinna after going missing in the snow
The 3-year-old boy was found outside of his family home on Exeter Road Sunday morning.