Councilor Fran Hudson moved to postpone selecting the committee’s members until after the November election because two residents who filed paperwork to join are running for council seats.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Surge in Maine voter registrations continues as election heats up
More than 5,400 people registered to vote in August, bringing the total of new registrations in Maine to nearly 23,000 so far this year.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
What you need to know ahead of the Nov. 5 election
Who’s on the ballot? What are the referendum and bond questions? Where’s my polling place? We’ve got answers.
Posted inMaine, News
Farmington firefighters respond to chimney, stove fires
One person at Deer Run Apartments was treated for smoke inhalation.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Flo Harrelson’s daughter reflects on ‘burnt bridges’ obituary that went viral
The announcement, written by an Augusta-area woman after her estranged mother’s death, has been read around the world after appearing in the Kennebec Journal and the Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Brunswick properties selected for well testing; surface water samples show increased PFAS
The Maine DEP will be going door to door this week to test wells at homes following a massive firefighting foam spill at Brunswick Executive Airport.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board to consider church’s rezoning request
The First Church of Waterville wants the city to rezone 3, 5 and 7 Park St. so the church can raze buildings and expand parking.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Vassalboro might vote directly on sanitary district trustees after member resignations
The Vassalboro Sanitary District’s charter does not clarify how new trustees should be elected or appointed, but town officials hope to change that with a special vote.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Norridgewock man involved in standoff indicted on attempted murder, other charges
Nicholas Eckert, 33, is facing additional charges brought by prosecutors in connection with the April incident, according to his indictment.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Aurora borealis alert
The forecast suggests Tuesday night might be a great opportunity to see the northern alerts in parts of Maine.