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Northern lights likely to put on a show in Maine on Friday, Saturday nights

by Joe Lawlor May 10, 2024May 11, 2024

The aurora borealis is difficult to predict, but keep an eye on the northern sky on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Hallowell business owner takes the lead of Augusta Downtown Alliance

by Keith Edwards May 10, 2024May 13, 2024

Jeremy Ashlock, 31, an Augusta resident and co-owner of Juiced in downtown Hallowell, started as the group’s executive director this week.

Maine, Politics

Latest spending bills left hanging as Maine Legislature ends 2024 session

by Randy Billings May 10, 2024May 11, 2024

Maine Senate advances spending bills opposed by Gov. Mills, but the House chose not to vote on them.

Business, Maine, Morning Sentinel

New bookstore, candy shop expansion on tap for downtown Waterville

by Amy Calder May 10, 2024May 13, 2024

Among business changes in the city, Oliver & Friends Bookshop is scheduled to open in downtown Waterville and Incense & Peppermints is poised to expand into the former Framemakers shop downtown.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Dresden Planning Board accused of violating town policy in approving quarry site

by Emily Duggan May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

Two appeals were heard over the same matter Thursday night, with a citizen petition dismissed and a deliberations pending on Dresden couple’s appeal.

Maine, News

Linda Bean, granddaughter of L.L.Bean founder, leaves estate valued at $122 million

by Stephen Betts Courier-Gazette May 10, 2024May 13, 2024

Bean, who died March 23 at the age of 82, left the estate to her sons and 2 other people.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Troy woman dies after Unity Township crash

by Keith Edwards May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

A 72-year-old woman was extricated from her car with serious injuries and taken by ambulance to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, where she died of injuries suffered in the crash.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Truck carrying 15 million bees rolls over on I-95 in Clinton

by Jake Freudberg May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital after the Thursday evening crash, but the bees were largely spared and made it to their final destination in Washington County, officials said.