The Lower Road rail line, which has not been used consistently since the 1980s, could be replaced with a multiuse trail if state lawmakers give their approval, but a rail company is also interested in the line.
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Waterville land trust renovates duplex to sell as affordable housing
The old house at 3 Carrean St. is the third one the Waterville Community Land Trust has bought and fixed up in the city’s South End over the last nine years to sell to low- and moderate-income buyers.
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Jane’s Walk tours unwind the fabric of Maine’s communities
On Saturday, over 50 free walking tours — part of a ‘global festival’ across 200 cities — highlighted the history of 29 municipalities in Maine.
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Maine Turnpike traffic snarled for several hours after tractor-trailer crash in Arundel
In a statement Saturday afternoon, Maine State Police said the truck driver is believed to have ‘suffered a medical event’ and crashed into the guardrail.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Norridgewock man indicted on murder charge in death of girlfriend’s son
Daniel V. Markey is accused of killing his girlfriend’s 39-year-old son outside a home in Norridgewock.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
‘Definitely human’ students connect with author during alien-inspired visit
Author and illustrator X. Fang spent 2 days in South Portland talking with students about kindness, acceptance and creating their own stories.
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Maine voter ID proposal runs into strong opposition at public hearing
At a public hearing Friday, critics highlighted a range of proposed changes likely to go before voters in November, including restrictions on absentee voting.
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Mills orders flags to half-staff Sunday for firefighter memorial
The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, to be held in Maryland, honors firefighters who were killed in the line of duty during the prior year.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Susan Collins cites ‘serious objections’ to Trump’s budget, plans ‘aggressive’ hearing schedule
She is among several Republican senators who criticized the president’s proposal for military spending Friday, as well as proposed cuts to non-military programs.
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Maine Public could lose 12% of funding after executive order to defund NPR, PBS
Roughly $2 million is at risk for the broadcasting company, but the president and CEO says it’s far from a done deal.