Flooding from the Dec. 18 storm and power outages amounted to some $20 million in damages, according to reports from residents, businesses, municipalities and counties.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Gov. Mills formally requests federal disaster declaration for Maine’s December storm damage
Ten counties in central and western Maine sustained more than $20 million in public infrastructure damage when a powerful storm on Dec. 18 brought historic flooding and widespread power outages to the state.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Jay board gives support for $30 million Maine trail bond
The Maine trails bond would be dispersed in grant form to nonprofits, municipalities and other divisions of government to strengthen communities, the economy and the quality of life, according to Natural Resources Council of Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Storm brings heavy rain, power outages to central Maine
Flood alerts popped up Monday in the wake of a storm that threatened to bring heavy rain to central Maine. Over 3,000 people were without power in central Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Financial aid available for businesses affected by Lewiston shooting lockdown
SBA low-interest loans and some grants are available two weeks after shelter-in-place orders were issued.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Maine rescue leaders say it’s raining cats and cats, with shelters full and colonies growing
Trap, neuter and release programs are trying to keep up with growing feline colonies, while shelters are nearing or at capacity for cats and kittens.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Chronic absenteeism rates at Maine schools remain high, state data shows
Students who miss two days or more of school during the first month have a higher risk of being chronically absent during the school year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County Jail gets high marks in state’s biennial inspection
Maine Department of Corrections toured the facility June 28 and July 24.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let’s turn Androscoggin courthouse into fine arts museum
The move can have wide-ranging positive effects on the community, from cultural enrichment and education to economic growth and historic preservation.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
State looking to buy building next to Lewiston courthouse for DA’s office
The District Attorney’s office will need to find a temporary home for up to two years during the renovation to connect the building with the District Court next door.