Rainstorms caused by the unusual weather pattern are expected to hit Maine late Monday and continue through Wednesday.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Former Gov. LePage announces run for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District
The Republican, who served 2 terms as governor and later mounted an unsuccessful bid for a third, will seek the seat currently held by Democratic Rep. Jared Golden.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
US Border Patrol arrests 39 people over 10-day operation in Maine
The agency says most were undocumented immigrants from Central America.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Guides, Life & Culture, Local & State, Outdoors, Things to Do
Here’s 16 easy hikes in every county in Maine
We’ve finally traded snow boots for hiking boots, so it’s time to discover great hikes in every corner of Maine.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, Outdoors, Things to Do
I’m a birder now (and other signs of aging) | Column
Grandmacore may be trending, but I’m just getting old.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta city, school budget with 2.5% tax increase approved
Critics of the $91.3 million budget say increased school spending means funds needed to repair neglected city roads and other infrastructure won’t be available.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Fairfield councilor resigns over town and social media policies
Matt Tulley, who started his council term in January, resigned April 22.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Trump administration seeks to expand offshore oil and gas drilling, including in Gulf of Maine
The Department of the Interior also moved to speed up permitting for a range of energy sources, primarily fossil fuels.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine arts organizations face sudden loss of federal grants
The National Endowment for the Arts notified institutions in Maine and across the country late Friday night that their grants were being terminated.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Fire destroys St. Albans home
Eight people have been displaced by the fire, which is under investigation.