32 firefighters from several towns responded to fight the blaze Tuesday morning.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Norridgewock voters approve $3.44 million budget, new ethics ordinance
The budget passed at the annual town meeting Monday night comes with essentially no increase to the portion funded by property taxes.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine Turnpike speed limit lowered as snow arrives just in time for evening commute
Several communities in southern and central Maine have also announced parking bans and early closures. Forecasters say anywhere from 1-2 inches to 5 inches could fall by Wednesday morning.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Augusta Kmart redevelopment recruiting first tenants for Western Avenue project
The city and its real estate partner hope to curate a commercial hub with a hotel, mixed-use building and standalone storefronts along a well-traveled stretch.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
UMaine taps into satellite data to help oyster farmers
A free online dashboard uses the information to help Maine oyster farmers predict time to market.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
Augusta hospitality students advance to national competition
Capital Area Technical Center took first place in both the culinary and restaurant management events.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
How a change to net energy billing could cost a few Mainers tens of thousands
A ‘drafting error’ in a 2025 law could force dozens of residents to forfeit investments in community solar. Lawmakers are working on a fix.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Ogunquit restaurateurs aim to make their town a dining destination
A new generation of restaurant owners wants the town’s best food to be on par with Portland or Boston.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
See Tuesday morning’s Blood Moon total lunar eclipse over Portland’s skyline
Photographer Derek Davis joined a couple dozen people at Bug Light Park in South Portland in the early hours Tuesday.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, Recipes, Religion and Values
Angola’s national dish, Muamba chicken stew, becomes a lifeline for new Mainers
You read about Maine parishioners offering a helping hand. You heard the song. Now, cook the stew.