An arctic cold front and low-pressure system is likely to converge along New England’s coastline Saturday, forecasters say, bringing snow to southern Maine in the morning and dangerous cold across the state in the evening.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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West Gardiner home gutted by fire
The American Red Cross to help man displaced by the fire.
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Susan Collins says Democrats have ‘greatly expanded’ ICE demands, jeopardizing funding
Gov. Janet Mills called Democrat-proposed reforms for immigration enforcement ‘the bare minimum,’ while political newcomer Graham Platner said they’re ‘a surrender.’
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Family loses farmhouse, attached barn to fire in New Portland
A person at the home on Hancock Pond Road on Thursday night initially reported a chimney fire and quickly called 911 back to say the fire spread into the walls of the house.
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Maine reports first measles case since 2019
The case was confirmed by the Maine CDC on Thursday.
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Missing Whitefield man found dead in woods
Stephen Schlosser, 76, was last seen Monday at his Serenity Lane home.
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Maine police shooting panel recommends more court-ordered mental health treatment
The 11-member panel said in its new annual report that the 2024 police killing of a Westbrook man highlighted significant gaps in the current system.
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US asks court to toss lawsuit alleging Army failed to stop Maine’s deadliest mass shooting
The government argues that the court lacks the authority to hear the case and that the families’ claims don’t meet the legal standard to move forward.
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Get ready to see Susan Collins during the Super Bowl
A Collins ad from an outside group seeks to boost Maine’s senior senator, who is facing a high-profile 2026 reelection battle and low approval ratings.
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Waterville winter indoor farmers’ market offers Thursday hours
The market utilizes space at Chace Forum through April and will move to Head of Falls in May.