Officials at Maine’s largest airport must show the runway approach project hasn’t violated local, state and federal land use laws.
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Monmouth fire destroys home
No injuries were reported from the fire Friday morning at 1 Bonin Road.
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Waterville Senior High School names honor students
Students made the second quarter honor roll.
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Augusta-based United Way breaks record, raises more than $2M
The funds raised during the campaign will significantly benefit the 59 health and human service programs that the chapter funds across Kennebec County throughout 2025.
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Cutting funding for school meals would be devastating for Maine children, advocates say
House Republicans are considering cutting the number of schools that qualify for free breakfast and lunch. The move could have a huge impact in Maine, which has the highest rate of childhood hunger in New England.
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Susan Collins heads to Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators to meet with Trump
Maine’s senior senator has been more critical of the Trump administration than most of her Republican colleagues, and will play a key role in any budget deals.
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Manchester hires new fire chief, turning page after year of turmoil
Stephen Caswell will continue working part-time as Richmond’s fire chief while he takes on the new position in Manchester.
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Undefeated Skowhegan speech team wins state championship
Skowhegan Area High School’s team also won the Maine Principals’ Association Sportsmanship Award.
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Clukey begins his new role as Pittsfield town manager
Jack Clukey was the town manager of Dover-Foxcroft, his hometown, for the past two decades, and spent 10 years before that as a town manager in Washington County.
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Mt. Blue High School lists honor students
Students are recognized for making the second quarter honor roll.