Meteorologists expect the storm to be one of the season’s biggest, bringing between 12 to 18 inches of snow and wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph to Kennebec and Somerset counties.
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Storm brings snow, ice to central Maine; region mostly spared from power outages
Central Mainers awoke Sunday morning to up to 2 feet of snow in some areas, and an icy mess in others.
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After early taste of spring, winter storm brings snow and ice back to central Maine
By mid-afternoon, several inches of snow fell across the region, as forecasters expect the highest snowfall totals from a storm this winter in central Maine.
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Gov. Mills: ‘Please take advantage of help’ from FEMA storm recovery centers
Touring the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Skowhegan, one of five slated to open in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills urged residents to seek help in recouping losses from the powerful December storm that brought widespread power outages and flooding to Maine.
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MaineCF grants available to Kennebec County nonprofits
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH —Nonprofit organizations in Kennebec County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. In 2023, eight Kennebec County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $68,470. A donor with an advised fund at MaineCF […]
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Storm brings rain, strong wind gusts knocking out power to thousands in central Maine
The storm was expected to be most intense Wednesday morning, leaving a slushy mix on the ground as precipitation was forecast to taper off in the afternoon.
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Central Mainers brace for wet storm that threatens 50 mph wind gusts
Forecasters said the combination of wet, heavy snow, followed by a changeover to rain and strong winds, could lead to power outages and flooding across the region.
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Former director of Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency charged with stalking, invasion of computer privacy
Arthur E. True, 50, of Albion resigned as director of the agency last April, the same month the incidents allegedly took place.
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Former central Maine district attorney remembered for toughness on crime, compassion for victims
David Crook, who served six terms in office from 1978 to 2002, focused his career on child abuse and drug cases and worked to advocate for victims of crimes. He died in November at age 77.
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Waterville growth council announces inaugural awardees of grant program
WATERVILLE — The Central Maine Growth Council has announced the first tranche of inaugural awardees of its ERIH (Economic Recovery Implementation Hub) grant program. The council has awarded 14 grants to businesses within Kennebec and Somerset counties. Funded through a program of Maine’s Department of Economic and Community Development, the council has awarded early-stage businesses […]