Five simple steps to make a day on the trails or slopes more enjoyable, and safe. • Rent gear locally: Gorham Bike & Ski in downtown Waterville offers discounted gear rentals to Quarry Road Trails passholders. • Bring a face mask or gaiter: Prevents face and ears from being directly exposed to cold air. • […]
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Cornville man sentenced for 2023 Waterville arson
Aaron Pelotte, 27, set fire to a Waterville duplex in January 2023.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Winslow appoints interim town manager, new council chair
First-term councilor Fran Hudson became the chairperson, as councilors appointed Town Manager Ella Bowman’s interim successor in a tense meeting that highlighted the political fractures in Winslow’s council.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man arrested for threatening person at multiple stores, police say
Isaiah Q. Butler, 28, was arrested on several charges after alleged incidents at a Big Apple and Hannaford in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News
Mount Vernon begins talks to hire town manager, expand Select Board
The changes would need to be approved at a town meeting, officials said.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Maine attorney receives top honor from President Biden
Portland resident Mary Bonauto, who argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in the case that legalized same-sex marriage, is among 20 Americans receiving the Presidential Citizens Medal.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine officials warn of thin ice after Franklin County rescue
A game warden and an ice fisherman pulled a 68-year-old Industry man from Clearwater Pond on New Year’s Day.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden received a holiday bomb threat at his home, newspaper reports
The Capitol Police say threats to members of Congress are on the rise and require more effort to protect them outside of Washington.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lawsuit over Poland Spring’s ‘natural spring water’ label moves forward
Plaintiffs in several states, including Maine, claim the parent company’s use of ‘100% Natural Spring Water’ is false.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers get 61% pay increase
The raises were approved by the previous Legislature, which also voted to increase the salary of the next governor who will be elected in 2026.