Gorham Fire Chief Ken Fickett said Mosher Road (Route 237) reopened at about 1:30 p.m. with one lane following a four-inch gas line struck by a Maine Department of Transportation excavator. The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday while the state crew was replacing a culvert. Fickett said Gorham Rescue transported one MDOT worker […]
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Strong weekend storm rips off roofs, downs trees in southern Maine
The weather on Sunday also forced the Yarmouth Clam Festival to shut down as lightning moved in.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Otto Pizza in Auburn and Gorham will remain closed for now
The future of the locations is uncertain after owner Greg Ingrao died in March.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
New turnpike director outlines goals for Maine’s ‘economic backbone’
Andre Briere, executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, said he’s committed to bolstering trust, transparency, efficiency — and service plaza food options.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s craft breweries bracing as aluminum tariffs hit can costs
Already operating on tight margins and facing growing competition, brewers are loath to raise prices even as the cost of materials ratchets up.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Arts Commission hosts Poetry Out Loud in Waterville
Pendo Dawe of Maine Coast Waldorf School in Freeport has been named the 2025 Maine Poetry Out Loud State Champion.
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University of Southern Maine names local dean’s list students
Students are recognized for academic achievement for the fall 2024.
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Augusta-area Scouting America holds annual Merit Badge College
Scouts from central, western and southern Maine participated.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Amid an uptick in inquiries from outside groups, Gardiner-area schools make information requests public
Public records requests posted to the Gardiner school’s website shows request are being made by people and organizations outside of the district.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
At Maine’s college campuses, young voters cite key issues in the national election
Among the top issues driving some young voters interviewed at campuses this week were reproductive rights, climate change and equality.