Several trails at Acadia are closed for parts of each year to protect endangered peregrine falcons, which nest on cliffs.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Woman rescued from Kennebec River near Head of Falls in Waterville
A man who jumped into the river to assist the woman said he was not sure how she ended up in the water.
Update: Missing Wilton teen found
Gabriel Keith, 13, of Wilton was found Wednesday afternoon after being reported missing from his home Tuesday night. The teen commented on a Wilton Police Department post on Facebook, saying: ‘try and catch me if you can.’
Mainer sues monster truck tour after Topsham crash injured her and son
A Fryeburg mother is seeking damages after a monster truck tore down utility lines, knocking down a pole and injuring her and her child at the Topsham Fairgrounds.
Breeze Airways to add another route between Portland and Florida
Starting Nov. 20, the airline will offer flights twice a week from Portland to Sarasota.
Maine voters can now request absentee ballots for November election
Voters can also register to vote and change their party status on the secretary of state’s website.
Winslow council holds closed-door meeting after councilor sought protective order against town manager
The public was not allowed in the meeting room once councilors voted to move into executive session, but voices and shouting within the room could be heard from outside.
Buttigieg tours Portland marine terminal, Roux Institute site on second day in Maine
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who was on the short list to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, is completing a national tour to highlight infrastructure investments.
Four Midcoast newspapers to merge into one publication
Reade Brower, who previously owned the Morning Sentinel, Kennebec Journal and several other daily and weekly newspapers in Maine, is combining the 4 papers he didn’t sell into a single entity.
Madison man dies in single-vehicle crash in Solon
The operator of the vehicle, Rahaheem Friend, 33, of Skowhegan, also suffered injuries, police said.