Luigi Accusani, 74, was the only occupant of the plane that crashed while attempting to land Friday.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, News
With nowhere to run, Maine wildlife face heat-related risks
Extreme heat exacerbates the issues wildlife are already facing: drought, habitat loss and the spread of disease.
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Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Politics
Protesters disrupt Susan Collins’ ribbon cutting in Searsport
A group of demonstrators greeted Maine’s senior senator, but the event remained civil.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
The trendy styles that will be seen around Maine schools
From small plushies to socks and sandals, here are some of the common items you’ll see students showing off this school year.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Northern Light reaches deal to lower health care costs for some Mainers, while talks with Anthem stall
People insured by Community Health Options, a Maine-based nonprofit, will see lower fees and better access to services, officials said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Skowhegan drug busts lead to 9 arrests, sheriff says
Investigators searched two nearby homes early Tuesday morning, seizing a total of 45 grams of fentanyl, along with other drugs.
Posted inLocal & State, Things to Do
11 things to do this week: A free fair in Harmony, plays in Madison and Waterville, Wiscasset Art walk
Concerts this week include Heron Valley in Farmington and Boothbay Harbor, Bonnie Raitt in Bangor, Little Lies in Skowhegan, Sandy River Music Festival in Farmington and more.
Posted inLocal & State, News
China voters discontinue easement, giving driveway to The Landing
The town of China gave up its claim to The Landing’s driveway Monday, clearing a hurdle for the lakeside ‘dock-and-dine’ restaurant to secure financing to replace its septic system and renovate its kitchen.
Posted inLocal & State
Route 237 in Gorham down to one lane after gas line struck
Gorham Fire Chief Ken Fickett said Mosher Road (Route 237) reopened at about 1:30 p.m. with one lane following a four-inch gas line struck by a Maine Department of Transportation excavator. The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday while the state crew was replacing a culvert. Fickett said Gorham Rescue transported one MDOT worker […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine high court rejects employers’ challenge of paid family leave law
Bath Iron Works and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce sued in January, claiming the state was unfairly taxing the company, which has its own paid leave program.