“It was more like a science project than a validated, road-legal vehicle,” Will Doucette said of Lion Electric’s school buses.
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Snow brings crashes, messy conditions to central Maine
While Wednesday’s snow added to the snowfall totals this winter, the region is still lagging behind last year’s totals by the end of January by about 7 inches.
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Pietroski joins commercial lending team at Skowhegan Savings
Pietroski will be based out of the bank’s Augusta branch, assisting business customers in the greater Kennebec County region.
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Freight train speeds to increase up to 4 times in Maine
The increase will affect railroad crossings in Auburn, Lewiston, Monmouth, Winthrop, Waterville and beyond.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maine’s Lion Electric school buses have been a disaster. What’s next?
As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.
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Why officials say electric school buses are the future
Experts say the vehicles are easier to maintain, and better for the environment and student health, officials say.
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Clinton man indicted for allegedly shooting woman in neck
Andrew L. Fertig told authorities he’d made the biggest mistake of his life and didn’t want the woman to die. He faces attempted murder charges, among others.
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Husson University names honor students
Students were named to the president’s, dean’s and honors lists for the 2023-24 school year.
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Here’s the best of 2024 in stories, photos in central Maine
An ‘American Idol’ contestant, tainted weed, fentanyl deliveries and local government controversies — and so much more — helped define 2024 in central Maine.
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Maine assesses options after electric bus provider seeks credit protection
Several school districts across Maine have received buses from the Quebec-based Lion Electric and have reported continuing problems with the vehicles.