Residents drinking from highly contaminated wells face a new financial burden as state PFAS funding draws to a close.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine’s rural libraries at risk as Trump guts agency that provides federal funding
Librarians say the cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services will devastate museums and libraries in Maine and across the nation.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Politics
Early into President Trump’s 2nd term, supporters in Maine say ‘So far, so good.’
New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Benton man pleads guilty to murder, sentenced to 29 years
Raheem Goodwin, who pleaded guilty on Friday, will serve 29 years in prison for the 2023 murder of Edwin Weeks in Fairfield.
Posted inCommunity
Fairfield college to offer Trades for ME Conference
Girls in 8th and 9th grades will be introduced to trades professions.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Maple sugaring part of education at Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
The Hinckley school’s sugar shack was one of dozens across the state open during the 42nd Maine Maple Sunday Weekend.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Human scalp seized in 2022 at Fairfield auction house repatriated to New Mexico tribe
The remains were seized from Poulin Antiques & Auctions Inc., where an ‘Apache scalp’ was listed for sale online.
Posted inCommunity
Waterville, Winlsow schools participating in SkillsUSA State Championships
Gold medal winners will represent Maine in the National SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta, Georgia.
Posted inCommunity
Fairfield college to host career and transfer fair March 26
With more than 30 local businesses and 10 colleges and universities in attendance, participants will have access to a diverse range of career and transfer opportunities.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Federal regulators recommend Kennebec River dam relicensing
Staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is recommending proposals to increase fish passage at four dams in Waterville, Fairfield and Skowhegan, which a coalition of environmental groups pushing for dam removal have criticized.