The fire at 15 Taylor’s Pit Road was reported shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, officials said.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Medical marijuana license denial sparks heated debate in Augusta
Frank Berenyi of Waterville is seeking to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Augusta says officials based their decision on “lies and slander.”
Unity man charged after gunshots fired at forest ranger investigating illegal tree cutting, police say
Sharod D. Parker, 38, was arrested on a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.
Wells man who attacked NYPD officers with knife had untreated mental illness, attorneys say
Trevor Bickford, 20, pleaded guilty to the Dec. 31, 2022, assault and is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court in New York on Thursday. He faces up to 120 years in prison for 3 counts of attempted murder.
In wake of Maine crashes, officials preach safety when cars and horse-drawn buggies share the road
As Amish people have settled in Maine communities, buggies have become a more common sight and experts say motorists have had to adjust.
Waterville City Council to hold public hearing on proposed $62 million budget
The council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday and hold a public hearing on the proposed municipal and school budget for 2024-25.
Lawsuit against Lincoln County school district over student’s gender expression is dismissed
Amber Lavigne sued school leaders in April, alleging they violated her parental rights by not telling her about her child’s use of a chest binder and change in pronouns.
High levels of forever chemicals in Maine birds add to concern about food chain
Researchers in Maine are trying to understand how perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are affecting fish, birds and mammals.
Promotion of Wabanaki cultural tourism gains momentum in Maine
Tekαkαpimək Contact Station, the welcome center at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, is slated to open this summer. Designed in collaboration with Wabanaki leaders, it is one of the first major efforts in the state to boost Indigenous tourism.
Maine Forecast: Sunny start to the week – with a drastic change to end it
Spring fever will be in full effect to kick things off Monday as the rain ends from west to east overnight. Look for plenty of sunshine during the afternoon on Monday for southwest Maine, but clouds hold tough in eastern parts of the state. Temps will flirt and reach 70 for the first two days […]