Festivities and resources are planned for Augusta, Hallowell, Leeds, Skowhegan and Waterville.
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‘Our democracy in action’: High turnout reported as voters across central Maine flock to polls
Poll workers across the region dealt with lines of voters Tuesday, even after heavy absentee voting. ‘We want people to know their vote is safe, and it counts,’ said one official.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Outdoors
On opening day of deer season, central Maine hunters largely unfazed by PFAS advisory
Hunters who got off to a quick, successful start to the season Saturday morning in areas around two new “Do Not Eat” advisory areas said they avoided the affected areas and were not concerned about contamination in nearby places.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan man, 80, dies from injuries sustained in house fire
Janusz Jankiewicz, 80, died Friday morning from severe burns he received in the Waterville Road fire, his son said.
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Fire destroys Skowhegan home, injures 1
Firefighters responded at about 3 p.m. to the fire on Waterville Road, also known as U.S. Route 201, which remained closed Thursday evening.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine sets record for hottest Halloween
The unofficial high temperature of 75 degrees Thursday smashed the record set 68 years ago, according to weather officials.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors
Trail projects in Skowhegan underway as part of master plan
Somerset Woods Trustees, a nonprofit land trust, is working on projects at two local preserves, while other groups are planning more projects to develop a local trail network.
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Woman, boy charged after Skowhegan burglary leads to high-speed chase
Matisse Fry, 42, of Augusta and a 16-year-old boy from New York face multiple charges after fleeing police Tuesday night in Fry’s SUV, officials said.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Trunk or Treat, Halloween events set for central Maine
Communities across the state are planning for Trunk or Treat and other Halloween festivities this month. Trunk or Treat events feature decorated cars prepared for trick-or-treaters in a parking lot setting instead of a neighborhood. Thursday, Oct. 31 AUGUSTA Augusta Parks and Recreation, 5 p.m, McDuffie Woods, 3431 Old McDuffie Road. Park at 746 4th […]
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Photos: Skowhegan Ghost Tour brings spooky chill to downtown area
All photos by Rich Abrarhamson/Morning Sentinel