Aryan Rai is a reporter covering Hallowell, Winthrop, and other beats in central Maine for the Kennebec Journal. He graduated from Boston University in 2023 where he completed his master's degree in journalism, served as an editor for the Boston University News Service, interned as a statehouse correspondent for the Daily Hampshire Gazette and worked general assignments for the Boston Guardian. A native of India, Aryan now lives in Augusta.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Massachusetts woman, 25, killed in ATV crash in Coplin Plantation
Officials: Abigail Divoll of Royalston, Massachusetts, was a passenger in a side-by-side ATV driven by Matthew Tolman, 26, of Hubbardston, Mass., who reportedly suffered a serious head injury.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
Winthrop officials working on houseboat ordinance for town waters
The ordinance would prohibit houseboats from being tethered or moored overnight on the town’s water bodies to preserve water quality and aquatic life.
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PublishedJune 28, 2023
Winthrop hires outside group to help revise quarry, mineral extraction rules
A quarry proposal that raised health and environmental concerns prompted the town to consider tightening its regulations. The town will pay Kennebec Valley Council of Governments $4,000 for assistance.
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PublishedJune 22, 2023
As inflation’s impact cuts into Monmouth’s priorities, officials say ‘not yet’ to new initiatives
Town officials said they had to omit a number of proposals and initiatives from the $4.5 million budget, which is up $530,000 from last year.
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PublishedJune 22, 2023
Winthrop writer’s book of puns, poems and essays wins indie award
John Branning’s anthology, ‘The Best I Can Do,’ was recognized recently by the largest book awards program for independent publishers.
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PublishedJune 19, 2023
Two injured in head-on collision on I-95 in Augusta
A motorist who was traveling the wrong way when involved in the crash is suspected of driving under the influence, police said.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
All boaters allowed to set anchor in Winthrop waters after officials repeal long-disputed restrictions
The Town Council has lifted a policy requiring boaters to own shorefront property in order to set anchor in town waters. A new committee has one year to make recommendations on how to proceed.
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PublishedJune 15, 2023
Readfield residents approve $8.1 million budget, use of grants to build athletic field
In local races, David Linton defeated incumbent Dennis Price to win a seat on the Select Board, and Brian Tarbuck beat Marie Rodriguez to win a seat on the Regional School Unit 38 board of directors.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Following multiple camp break-ins on Hoyt Island, police continue search for leads
Several seasonal residences on the island in Belgrade were damaged recently, and a suspect has not yet been identified.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Litchfield, Winthrop board races decided by 1-vote margins
A ballot inspection and possible recount is expected in the Litchfield Select Board race, while the Winthrop tally is expected to go uncontested.