The state has lost nearly 600 farms from 2017 to 2022, according to federal census data.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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State police investigating death of boy, 1, on Vinalhaven
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner performed an autopsy Thursday, but the results have not yet been released.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Consultant: Litchfield should not rush toward a school withdrawal vote this year
Jack Turcotte, the consultant, is urging a town withdrawal committee to slow down and establish priorities, aiming for a vote in 2025.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
CMP: Climate change is driving frequent storm damage
Severe weather and its impact on Maine infrastructure are prompting many to once again point the finger at one looming culprit: climate change.
Posted inMaine, News
Senate committee endorses Portland attorney for confirmation as federal judge
Stacey Neumann, a private attorney in Portland, won committee approval in a bipartisan vote Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Downtown Waterville store that helps effort to build affordable homes to close after a decade
In business since 2014, the Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 24 Silver St. carries a wide variety of donated items.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Sewer work in Winslow may raise Vassalboro water costs
A multimillion-dollar project to replace the lone station that handles all of Winslow and Vassalboro’s untreated sewage will soon be underway.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Residents return sports, teacher development funds back to budget for Wales-based school district
After a previous budget proposal failed at the ballot in June, about $600,000 was cut. Residents on Wednesday added back about $73,000, then approved the budget for a July 30 referendum.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Army says it couldn’t use N.Y.’s red flag law to disarm Lewiston gunman
Maj. Matthew Dickison, who evaluated Robert Card initially, tells the commission investigating the mass shooting that New York’s law doesn’t appear to apply to non-residents.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Lightning strike sparks fire that collapses barn in Canaan
The cause of the late Wednesday night fire was determined Thursday after an investigation by the state fire marshal’s office.