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Automakers seek to overturn Maine’s ‘right to repair’ law

by Hannah LaClaire January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation sued Maine, claiming the state has not fulfilled its requirements under the law, making it impossible for manufacturers to comply.

Local & State, News

Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming in July to Farmington

by Pam Harnden January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Scores of volunteers and various donations, including $22,000, are needed to bring The Wall That Heals to Farmington July 1-6.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Clinton man indicted in shooting death in Waterville parking lot

by Keith Edwards January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Richard Hatt, 53, is accused of shooting Stephan Killam, 47, multiple times Oct. 15.

Amy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

At 18, Winslow man loves his first full-time job

by Amy Calder January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

Reporting Aside: Nick Cyr landed his first full-time job about two months ago at the Goodwill store in downtown Waterville, Amy Calder writes.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Judge denies Dennis Dechaine’s latest appeal for a new trial

by Morgan Womack January 31, 2025February 1, 2025

Dechaine was denied a request for a new trial based on new DNA evidence after spending 36 years in prison for the murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry.

Local & State, News

Jay’s $6.7 million budget proposal set for public hearing in March

by Donna M. Perry January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

The hearing will be held at 6 p.m. March 24 in the Spruce Mountain Elementary School gym at 12 Tiger Drive.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News

Basketball, cold weather, smelt camps and more highlight this week in photos in central Maine

by Joe Phelan, Andy Molloy, Anna Chadwick and Rich Abrahamson January 31, 2025June 17, 2025

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.

Local & State

Jetport safety tree removal under scrutiny in South Portland

by Kelley Bouchard January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

A contractor working for Portland International Jetport is cutting trees on land that’s part of Calvary Cemetery and owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.