The sprinkler system put most of the fire out and helped firefighters keep the cooking fire contained to kitchen.
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A grant program offers Maine caregivers something hard to come by: a break
Respite for ME, a 2-year pilot program that launched in 2022, offers up to $5,171 to those providing care for a loved one at home.
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Posted inMaine, News
Three people taken to hospital after motorcycle, SUV crash on Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley
Tom Sing, 74, of Brooksville, Florida, received a serious leg injury and a possible head injury after his motorcycle crossed the centerline and collided with an SUV driven by Rodene Withee, 77, of Madison, Police Chief Mark Lopez said.
Posted inMaine, News
Shark spotted near Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth was a great white
After multiple reported sightings last week, experts confirmed that at least one great white shark was in southern Maine waters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine to receive up to $72 million for more heat pumps in federal program for 5 New England states
The goal is for heat pumps to reach at least 65% of residential-scale heating, air conditioning and water heating sales by 2030 and 90% by 2040.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Northern lights possible over Maine this week as active solar season flares up again
One of the most vibrant aurora seasons in years continues this summer as a medium-size solar storm is forecasted to arrive in Maine skies Tuesday night.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Maine Supreme Judicial Court upholds St. Albans man’s child sexual assault conviction
Corey W. Farley, now 33, was sentenced to 23 years in prison after a Somerset County jury found him guilty of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
New Hampshire man injured in rollover crash on I-95 in Waterville
The crash temporarily shut down one lane of Interstate 95 Monday morning.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Maine Democratic delegates vote to support Harris in presidential race
The delegates, as well as some superdelegates, attended a virtual meeting Monday night and voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Randolph residents to vote on $1.6 million municipal budget
Randolph residents to consider a municipal spending plan that represents a less-than-1% increase over the current fiscal year.