The event drew around 900 people to the Augusta Civic Center on Friday to celebrate the accomplishments of the members of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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Crash in Liberty caused by black ice sends 1 to hospital
One person suffered injuries after a vehicle rolled over on Route 3, according to a fire rescue official.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Critical test underway as doctors become first responders in new Kennebec County program
A first-of-its-kind pilot program in the region brings physicians to the scenes of crashes and crises, upping the level of care that can be provided and diverting patients from crowded emergency rooms.
Posted inAnimals, Maine
Why do lobsters come in rare colors? This team of UNE researchers wants to find out
A University of New England professor and his students are decoding lobster DNA to try to uncover the genetic basis for rare, multicolored lobsters.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers considering proposal for state board to permit affordable housing
The bill from Rep. Traci Gere, D-Kennebunkport, would give developers proposing affordable housing in areas identified for growth an alternative pathway to having their projects approved.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Lawmakers considering rewrite of voter-approved right to repair law
Right to repair advocates are concerned that the bill would gut the core tenets of the existing law, but legislators are concerned that the law puts consumers and their privacy at risk.
Posted inMaine
Carmel town manager dies after falling through ice, rescuing young son
Kevin Howell and his 4-year-old fell through the ice while crossing Etna Pond early Friday. Howell got his son out of the water but couldn’t get out himself.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Litchfield man indicted on charges he kidnapped, assaulted woman in Chelsea
Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.
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New child welfare chief aims to prioritize input from caseworkers, front-line workers
Bobbi Johnson, who took over the beleaguered system this month, answered questions from lawmakers on the Government Oversight Committee on Friday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan police’s new dog, Reece, sniffs out drugs during traffic stop
Benjamin Bourassa, 40, of Winslow, was arrested Friday after police say they found approximately 70 grams of cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop.