Jack Duncan, 19, of Newcastle, was identified as the man critically injured Monday in crash on Interstate 95 in Augusta.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine gets $10 million federal grant for heat pumps in mobile homes
The award from the U.S. Department of Energy will support the installation of heat pump systems in 675 households as well as workforce training for local installers.
Waterville police officer, 2 others injured in 4-vehicle crash
The crash was reported at 4:01 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Kennedy Memorial Drive and Cool Street in Waterville.
Study says 2023’s ‘crazy’ Atlantic ocean heat was way hotter than expected
Scientists wonder if it’s a sign of the acceleration of warming or if some kind of other factor connects the North Atlantic and Antarctic effects of climate change.
Suspect in Fairfield murder pleads not guilty
At an arraignment Tuesday in Somerset County Superior Court, Raheem Goodwin, 22, of Benton, pled not guilty to a charge of murdering Edwin Weeks, 62, of Fairfield.
Nikki Haley announces Maine campaign team a week before presidential primary
The Republican candidate continues to campaign for the party’s nomination despite losing soundly to former President Donald Trump in all the early primary states.
Madison residents, officials raise concerns as Sheriff’s Office staffing shortages continue
At a lightly attended public hearing Monday night, Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said his office continues to struggle with staffing as it works to cover every law enforcement shift required by Madison’s contract with the Sheriff’s Office.
Waterville to use federal grant to study economic impact of outdoor recreation
Businesses, organizations and municipal officials said Monday the results of the research are expected to benefit the city.
Army gave Lewiston gunman glowing review 6 months before massacre
Personnel records released Monday show that Robert Card continued to get stellar evaluations from his superiors – even after his family began noticing paranoid behavior.
Maine lawmakers are trying again to expand the rights of Indigenous tribes
House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross presented a sweeping bill Monday to expand the rights of Maine tribes to govern themselves, but negotiations are focused on a few specific reforms that supporters say have a chance to pass this year.