The Planning Board, which heard an appeal of the Staff Review Committee’s denial, agreed it needs more information.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine authorities assist in investigation into deadly shootings at RI hockey rink
Maine State Police executed search warrants in Maine, recovering guns and ammunition, while a Bath business frequented by the BIW worker accused in the killings said it also was contacted by authorities.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine health officials say risk to public is low after measles cases announced
Four new measles cases were announced by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, taking the state’s total to five.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine Gov. Janet Mills discloses more than $170,000 in stocks
The disclosure highlights the differences among U.S. Senate candidates on stock trading by sitting members of Congress.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine municipal and press associations reach compromise on publishing public notices
A bill, as initially proposed, would have allowed towns to post notices about upcoming meetings on their websites instead of in newspapers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
New details emerge about proposed southern Maine data center
Local officials and stakeholders will appear before state lawmakers Thursday to discuss the project.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Thousands of ammo rounds seized from accused CMP substation shooter’s Fairfield home
Thomas Welch turned himself in Sunday and is being held on $250,000 bail.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
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.