A legislative committee approved a compromise to study natural gas use after a proposal to curtail the fossil fuel drew fierce opposition from the industry and business allies.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Rescue agencies scramble after woman jumps from Augusta bridge into Kennebec River
A witness said the woman, who had apparently jumped from the Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, swam to the river’s western shore.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Auburn woman admits to Jan. 6, 2021, riot crimes
Kimberly Sylvester, a registered nurse, denies being involved in any rioting, theft or destruction of property.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan Indian sculpture in need of another round of repairs after recent damage
The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce, which owns the sculpture, asked the town to cordon off the area around the 62-foot-tall statue as a safety precaution after recent strong winds damaged it last week.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council gives initial OK for $50,000 to soup kitchen
Some city councilors said they were concerned that American Rescue Plan Act money would not be given equitably if, for instance, other social service agencies asking for the same amount and are denied.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man indicted on murder charge
Spridal Hubiak, 21, indicted by grand jury on charges he killed Angela Bragg, of Waterville, in December of 2023.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Physicians, gun owners, activists pack Maine State House for hearing on gun reform
Dozens of people testified for and against a pair of bills that include expanding background check requirements to advertised private firearms sales and a 72-hour waiting period on purchases.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Army reservists tell commission more could have been done to help Lewiston gunman
Robert Card was a longtime reservist for a Saco-based unit. His colleagues became increasingly concerned about his behavior last year but took few steps to follow up on his mental health treatment.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Freeport shopping center sells for $20 million at auction
The company that holds the mortgage on the Freeport Village Center bought the 3.6-acre complex after the auctioneer received only one bid for $5 million, well below the $32.5 million assessed value.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Senate passes food scraps disposal ban
The measure would require commercial and industrial-scale food waste producers to donate their edible leftovers and recycle what remains.