The cause of the early Tuesday morning crash remains under investigation, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Posted inNation & World, New England, News
More flooding hits Vermont with washed-out roads, smashed vehicles and destroyed homes
Vermont has experienced four flooding events in the last year, and the combination of climate change and the state’s mountainous geography are big reasons.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Senate passes bill to protect kids online, make tech companies accountable
Supporters are hoping that the strong Senate vote will push the House to act before the end of the congressional session in January.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Former Kennebec County Emergency Management director pleads not guilty to stalking charges
Arthur E. True, 50, of Albion, was charged in January with allegations he copied computer information without authorization and stalked a co-worker while he worked as director of the agency, in April 2023.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Former Hancock music teacher pleads guilty to assault and disorderly conduct
Seth Briggs, 37, pleaded guilty to assault and disorderly conduct after rubbing a student’s leg on the bus ride back from a field trip to Funtown-Splashtown in Saco.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Here’s the order of 5 Maine ballot questions, including PAC limits, state flag
Maine voters will weigh in on 2 referendum questions and 3 separate bonds totaling $65 million in November, including a question about the design of the state flag.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Two teens who escaped Long Creek arrested after crashing stolen cars
Police said the 16-year-old crashed a Porsche in Massachusetts. The 18-year-old suspect, whom South Portland police identified as Davyn Flynn, was arrested in Biddeford.
Posted inNation & World, News
Police clash with unruly crowd gathered near site of UK stabbing attack that killed 3 girls
Authorities say the crowd was believed to be supporters of a far-right group, as ‘there has been much speculation and hypothesis’ about the 17-year-old male suspect in custody.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on the presidential ballot in Maine
The independent candidate gathered 4,800 signatures from registered voters, the Department of the Secretary of State confirmed.
Posted inCommunity
Kennebec Land Trust to host Celebration of Land Conservation
The Kennebec Land Trust is set to celebrate another successful year of advancing land conservation throughout the Kennebec River and Lakes Region. This year’s event will take place over three days, with opportunities to learn more about the organization’s recent conservation accomplishments, latest trail improvements, and upcoming projects, and to connect with KLT staff, board […]