The Coast Guard issued several new recommendations for inspecting and maintaining wooden masts in its report on a 2023 incident that left one dead and others injured.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Man sexually assaulted by priest at Maine Maritime Academy finally reaches settlement
Neal Gumpel said the abuse he suffered more than 50 years ago shaped his adult life.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Voters pass Oak Hill school district budget on second try
The $23.1 million school budget passed with 62% of voters supporting it.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
What to do at Winslow’s 54th annual blueberry festival
The Winslow Congregational Church’s free festival, which raises money for the church’s humanitarian efforts, is set for Aug. 8-9, with live music, arts and crafts, a lawn sale and plenty of blueberry baked goods.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Farmington boy, stepfather to conquer last of Maine’s 4,000-foot mountains Friday
Griffin Chouinard and Terry Storer drove Thursday to Baxter State Park to hike the 4,151-foot North Brother Mountain.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
As global conflicts rage, Seeds of Peace participants gather in Maine to sow connection
The annual summer program brings together young people from regions in turmoil to help them foster dialogue, leadership skills and reconciliation in a peaceful setting.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Somerville tax collector sues fellow officials over records request
Jon Amirault alleges that members of the Somerville Municipal Broadband Board withheld records, but town officials say he has access to all the records already.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
ICE, Maine police department trade blame over reserve officer’s work status
An Old Orchard Beach reserve officer was arrested by ICE last week. The town chief said the feds confirmed he was allowed to work in the U.S. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security called the police department ‘reckless.’
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Tensions in Wilton highlight challenges facing Maine ATVers
As ridership has grown, so have debates around trail maintenance, access and rider behavior.
Posted inLocal & State, News
South Paris man dies after being hit during private fireworks display
Joseph Hennessey was “struck and killed by a projectile discharged by a mini cannon at the time of the fireworks display,” the State Police said.