The distillery in York had hoped to build two new barns to store and age its whiskey. They’re altering those plans to alleviate concerns that the distillery is spreading a fungus to its neighbors.
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Two teenagers face charges stemming from string of TikTok-inspired car break-ins in Skowhegan
Janathian M. Viles, 19, of Waterville told investigators that he and another 15-year-old suspect broke into the vehicles following instructions from viral internet videos that show how to steal Kia and Hyundai cars.
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Lawmakers support funding for African American, Wabanaki studies in schools
The Maine House of Representatives voted to pass a bill Thursday that would provide grant funding and support.
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Special education director named for Waterville Public Schools
Justin Keleher of Bowdoin has worked for the past 11 years as a special education administrator, including seven years as director of special services in Regional School Unit 1, based in Bath.
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Pittston residents ditch controversial rules allowing town officials to be recalled for any reason
Despite the decision Thursday night, a recall vote initiated by citizen petition is expected to proceed next month to consider recalling Selectman Joe Caputo from office over claims he’s fostered a ‘hostile’ environment.
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Maine proposes $250,000 fine for Worcester Wreath cabins built without permits
Regulators say the company behind the defunct Flagpole for Freedom project built more than 52 cabins and a restaurant in the woods of Washington County without proper permits.
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Week In Photos Feb. 16-23, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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N.Y. police video shows fellow reservists’ accounts of Lewiston gunman’s deteriorating mental health
Robert Card’s erratic behavior had already estranged him from his family and had raised concerns among his colleagues in the Army Reserve before he spent 2 weeks in a psychiatric hospital last summer, new footage released by the New York State Police shows.
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In photos: See the action from Wednesday’s high school postseason games
Take a look at some of our favorite images from the girls’ and boys’ basketball semifinals.
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Warden replaced, alleged misconduct investigated at Maine State Prison
An acting warden will take over for Matthew Magnusson while the allegations of hazing, harassment and retaliation among employees and inmates are investigated.