Jason Begin is one of only a few elevator operators in the country, working out of the Cyr Block Professional Building on Main Street in Waterville, Amy Calder writes.
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Mid-Maine Chamber president on vacation weathers Florida hurricane
Kimberly Lindlof, president and CEO of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce in Waterville, described riding out Hurricane Milton at her condo in Venice, Florida, where she is vacationing.
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Fire destroys barn in Athens, dog alerts homeowner
David Mercier, who is Athens’ animal control officer, was sleeping when his puppy woke him, alerting him to the fire.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Republican House candidate from Augusta claims government created recent hurricanes
In a series of posts on Facebook, Wendy Lee MacDowell, who is running against incumbent Rep. Bill Bridgeo in House District 60, falsely claimed the government is manufacturing “weaponized weather” to target conservative states with storms and seize land for lithium mining.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta school officials freeze vacant positions amid $1.6 million budget shortfall
Superintendent Mike Tracy announced the cuts to the school budget to account for unexpected special education costs this year.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Sheriff: Three arrested on drug charges after search of Hartland home
Wednesday’s search of the Crosby Street residence took place after a monthlong investigation into illegal drug activity at the dwelling, officials said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Convicted murderer from Gardiner appeals conviction and ‘de facto life sentence’ to Maine’s high court
Dylan Ketcham, 26, who was found guilty last year of murder and attempted murder in the 2020 death of Jordan Johnson and machete attack on Caleb Trudeau, is seeking a new trial.
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Former University of Maine at Farmington professor joins Margaret Chase Smith Library in Skowhegan as new director
Chris O’Brien, a Cold War historian who was previously a professor of history at UMF, took over as the library’s director in September.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Homeless people discuss barriers they face in Augusta
Augusta Task Force on Homelessness seeks solutions to improve lives of homeless area residents.
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.