The Maine State Police said the wreck Thursday was triggered by a northbound motorist who came to a sudden stop in the passing lane.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Failed ex-UMA president, still unemployed a year later, set to receive nearly $20,000 monthly from UMaine System
Michael Laliberte’s settlement from the University of Maine System requires him to provide detailed reports on his attempts to find a new job in education in order to receive the payouts.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Aroma Joe’s opens second Augusta location
The coffee shop at 3 Bangor St. is open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta officials say new state housing law superseding local zoning could have unintended consequences
Members of the Augusta Planning Board were critical this week of a new state law that seeks to encourage more housing to be built by overriding some local regulations.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Puritan Medical Products announces layoffs affecting more than 200 in Pittsfield
Based in Guilford, Puritan had become one of the top two swab manufacturers in the world, but orders have decreased dramatically as the COVID-19 pandemic has receded, forcing the company to downsize.
Posted inMaine, News
Winthrop hires outside group to help revise quarry, mineral extraction rules
A quarry proposal that raised health and environmental concerns prompted the town to consider tightening its regulations. The town will pay Kennebec Valley Council of Governments $4,000 for assistance.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan selectmen name Kelso to fill seat on MSAD 54 board
Selectmen voted 3-2 on Tuesday to appoint Michelle Kelso to complete a term that concludes in June 2024.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man pleads not guilty to charges he fired gun at Colby party
Andrew Gifford, 24, is accused of firing a handgun in a crowded hallway of an apartment building at the Waterville college.
Posted inMaine, News
After three summers mired by drought conditions, Kennebec County records ‘significant’ rainfall in June
Augusta has recorded 4.7 inches of rain so far this June, while Waterville has seen 4.94 inches, according to estimates.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
After years of delay, Randolph on track for new fire station with $2.6 million in federal money proposed
Town officials hope to build a new fire station at 104 Kinderhook St. with more space for department vehicles, training and equipment.