World Weather Attribution calculated that human-caused climate change boosted the rainfall of Helene by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%.
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Bath society holiday cards support programs
BATH — This year’s Pine Tree Society cards, by Maine artists Sandy Crabtree and Jeannine Staples, celebrate winter in Maine. Crabtree’s painting “December Cove” is new for 2024, and Staples’ “Afternoon Play” was selected from the archives for a limited edition re-release. All proceeds from card sales support Pine Tree Society’s programs. Crabtree’s paintings have […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Jay board approves pay raise for police
Starting pay for patrolmen jumps $5.13 an hour to $29 an hour.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
There’s a chance to see the northern lights in Maine this week
The forecast suggests Thursday night might be a great opportunity to see the northern lights in parts of Maine.
Posted inElection 2024, Elections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Here are local polling times and locations by town in the central Maine area
All Maine polling locations will remain open until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Manchester begins search for new fire chief in wake of controversial resignation
The town’s previous chief, Frank Wozniak, resigned in August after spending nearly two months on paid administrative leave for impersonating a public official.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to 3 scientists for work on proteins, the building blocks of life
Their work used advanced technologies, including machine learning, and holds the potential to transform how new drugs are made.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville board votes to approve plans for solar farm off County Road
WATERVILLE — The Planning Board voted unanimously 7-0 Tuesday to approve a final plan for a solar farm on about 10 acres at 244 County Road. The 1.99-megawatt solar farm, to be developed by BD Solar Holmes Farm LLC, will be on land leased to the business by property owner Kevin Violette. One megawatt can […]
Posted inNation & World
Millions without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causing deaths, flooding
Before Milton even made landfall, tornadoes were touching down across the state. The Spanish Lakes Country Club near Fort Pierce, on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, was hit particularly hard, with homes destroyed and some residents killed.
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Free community luncheon returns to Farmington church Oct. 19
FARMINGTON —A free community luncheon is set to return to Old South First Congregational Church, UCC, at noon on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 235 Main St. The gathering, held the third Saturday of each month, continues through the church program year to May 17, 2025. Takeout meals can be ordered in advance by calling the […]