The supermarket, which closed in late December after a historic storm caused significant water damage, is set to return with new self-checkout aisles and, eventually, a pizza and hot bar.
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Future of Vassalboro mill in question amid storm damages, fire code violations
The mill’s owners say they need more funding to repair damages from a storm last year and to address more than a dozen fire code violations within the building.
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Maine House cancels session after Portland lawmaker has medical emergency
Rep. Michael Brennan, D-Portland, was taken to a hospital but a fellow lawmaker said he was expected to be released Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man from Strong dies after driving a vehicle over spike mats and into a tree in Farmington
Joshua Burdin, 32, of Strong was a suspect in a sexual assault investigation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
State lawmakers consider new mining rules that could open door to lithium mining
Some environmental groups say the rules that would allow for open pit mineral mining provide ample safeguards, but others demand more preliminary testing, smaller pit size limits, stronger reclamation standards and dark skies protections.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel and Sun Journal win New England recognition for ‘Homeless in Maine’ project
Awards included investigative reporting, solutions journalism and newsroom collaboration.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Politics
Maine House advances bill to end 3 strikes law for thefts
Republicans warned that removing a possible felony charge for a 3rd conviction would embolden organized retail crime, while Democrats say the policy is outdated, and that most theft crimes don’t warrant a felony conviction.
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Kennebec County budget proposal calls for 44% increase for taxpayers
Costs are going up, county officials said, and revenue that has been used in the past to offset spending is no longer available, meaning residents will have to make up the difference.
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Family still not satisfied with Maine attorney general’s probe into 2007 police shooting
The attorney general’s office reopened an investigation into the shooting in 2020, but the family says it is still awaiting the report on the death of Gregori Jackson, 18, of Waldoboro.
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Psychological examination requested for Waterville man arrested by FBI over online threats to kill Biden, immigrants
The lawyer for Benjamin Brown, 45, said he is concerned Brown might not be competent to undergo initial proceedings, stand trial or assist in his defense.