While counties made deep investments in community projects and critical infrastructure, they budgeted more for emergency services, sheriffs’ offices and county jails.
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Rhode Island woman dies in crash on I-95 in Palmyra
Tatiana Medeiros, 20, of East Providence, died after crashing into a median.
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Posted inMaine, News
Fire early Sunday destroys Waterville automobile detailing, windshield repair business
The blaze, reported at 1:28 a.m., engulfed Morrissette Inc. at 223 College Ave., officials said.
Posted inMaine
How much snow fell in Maine over the weekend? Check our interactive map
Much of southern Maine saw 10 to 12 inches, while most of the central and western parts of the state got less, according to the National Weather Service.
Posted inCommunity
Kennebec Historical Society to hold Feb. 19 Facebook Live presentation
C. Ian Stevenson will give a presentation titled ‘Civil War Veterans in Maine.’
Posted inCommunity
Student applicants sought for March 18 Maine Agriculture Policy Day
This event offers selected students an inside look at state government, providing a firsthand look at agricultural policymaking.
Posted inCommunity
Hall-Dale High School announces first semester honors
Farmingdale-area students earn academic recognition during the first semester of the 2024-25 school year.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Outdoors
Somerset SnowFest returns to Skowhegan with winter fun
Activities are scheduled to begin Saturday at Lake George Regional Park and run until the flagship event, Skijor Skowhegan, at the fairgrounds Feb. 22.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta homeless to get a place to go during the day
A low-barrier, daytime service center is set to open soon, with a new recovery center to follow this summer.
Posted inMaine, News
Despite Trump’s claims, fentanyl smuggling not a major problem at northern border
The amount of the drug seized along the northern border, especially the region that includes Maine, represents a tiny fraction of all fentanyl seized.