From refugee to county government, Shukri Abdirahman reflects on how Lewiston as a community learned to grow together.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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2 men died on the job, raising questions about safety in one of Maine’s most iconic industries
Kasie Malcolm, 20, and Allen Hornberger, 26, were likely exposed to toxic chemicals at the Woodland Pulp paper mill in January.
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Tracy Kidder, Pulitzer-winning author who shared his work with Maine neighbors, dies at 80
Kidder, who died Tuesday in Boston, had a summer home in South Bristol and often did readings and events in Maine.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Collins touts bill that would cap monthly insulin prices at $35
The bipartisan bill introduced Wednesday is the latest attempt by lawmakers to regulate insulin prices.
Posted inElections, Maine
Meet the candidates running for Sidney Select Board
2 candidates are on the ballot Friday for a 3-year term on the board, and 2 others are competing as write-ins for a 2-year term.
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Veterans gather in Augusta for annual Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast
Photographer Joe Phelan captured the Travis Mills Foundation’s annual event.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
A NatGeo photographer turned a road trip on Maine’s Route 1 into a film
‘100 Years of Route One: A Centennial Road Trip’ by Bob Krist of Boothbay Harbor features sites and stories from Kittery to Fort Kent. The film will air on Maine Public TV.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Amid federal uncertainty, Maine lawmakers approve $1.5M to protect faith groups against attacks
Democratic lawmakers said the funding for Maine nonprofits and houses of worship would help offset a potential halt in federal funds under the Trump administration.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How a chemical spill in Brunswick has affected Casco Bay
A 2-year study tracked the toxic reach of forever chemicals from a 51,000-gallon spill of firefighting foam in 2024.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
3 takeaways on Hallowell-based RSU 2’s budget draft
Local taxpayer contribution would increase by about 3.4%, with the largest spending jump coming in salaries and benefits.