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Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Richmond man killed in ATV crash while hunting in Dixmont

by Keith Edwards November 3, 2024November 4, 2024

Patrick LaFlamme was killed Saturday after ATV rolled over on him, wardens say.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Maine had the nation’s highest voter turnout in 2022. Will it happen again?

by Rachel Ohm November 3, 2024November 3, 2024

Experts say there are many reasons why Maine has consistently high voter turnout, including the state’s tradition of small local government.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Outdoors

On opening day of deer season, central Maine hunters largely unfazed by PFAS advisory

by Jake Freudberg November 2, 2024November 4, 2024

Hunters who got off to a quick, successful start to the season Saturday morning in areas around two new “Do Not Eat” advisory areas said they avoided the affected areas and were not concerned about contamination in nearby places.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News, Uncategorized

Developer chosen to turn former Augusta police station site into affordable housing

by Keith Edwards November 2, 2024

Developers Collaborative proposal to create around 100 units of affordable housing would include a mix of senior and family housing, and may include child care.

Maine, News

Maine to get over $37.5 million in low-income home energy assistance funds

by Katie Langley November 2, 2024November 3, 2024

More than 45,000 Maine households will receive assistance with energy bills and repairs through the federal program, according to Rep. Chellie Pingree’s office.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Advocates warn of abortion restrictions that could affect Maine

by Joe Lawlor November 2, 2024November 4, 2024

But the Trump campaign says Democrats are fearmongering.

Business, Maine, News

Portland Jetport plans nearly $5 million in improvements

by Kelley Bouchard November 2, 2024November 1, 2024

The money would fund upgrades to the passenger terminal building and parking garage, and the development of a new over-the-water flight path meant to reduce neighborhood noise complaints.

Business, Maine, News, Schools and Education

UMaine System receives 3 new bids for Hutchinson Center in Belfast

by Riley Board and Daniel Kool November 1, 2024November 4, 2024

The university system rescinded an offer to sell the building to a church earlier this year, citing shortcomings in the initial request for proposals’ criteria.