Ryan Sargent, 38, of Sterling, Massachusetts, died late Saturday when ejected from his car after the vehicle failed to negotiate a corner on Center Road, left the roadway and rolled over, according to police.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Waterville City Council to consider union contracts for police
The meeting is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.
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Fungus takes toll on Maine’s browntail moth populations
Ideal weather conditions for the fungus are helping kill browntail moth caterpillars, which cause an itchy rash in humans.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s medical cannabis market had its boom. Is it in a bust?
The gap between sales of medical and recreational cannabis is narrowing in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Endangered Atlantic salmon population takes a hit after river dredged in Phillips
Phillips is being investigated by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection for damaging Atlantic salmon habitat along the South Branch of the Sandy River.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
In rural Maine, efforts to provide drug treatment often met with resistance, despite high demand
Only about 2,400 people live in the Lincoln County town of Whitefield, where a 54-bed recovery residence recently opened in spite of heavy opposition.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
New and expecting parents get gifts, support at ‘community baby shower’
Nearly 185 new and expecting parents turned out Saturday for the shower, hosted by Kennebec Valley Community Action Program’s Somerset Family Enrichment Council and its partners.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Boaters receive annual blessing from Portland religious leaders
A blessing for good catches and smooth sailing has been extended to all boaters – occupational and recreational.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Watch: After a record-breaking day for the Monmouth Fair, a gloomy Saturday brings out the women for Woodsman’s Day
In a record-breaking year for the Monmouth Fair, about seven women turned out to compete in Saturday’s Woodsman’s Day events.
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Maine CDC issues warning after child’s death is linked to influenza
It’s the 6th influenza-related child death in Maine since 2019, according to health officials.