The Ticonic Gallery and Greene Block + Studios will show off artwork from more than 450 local students.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville church controversy ends with council vote
The Waterville City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve zoning changes to church property that enable the church to raze two buildings and expand its parking lot, thus leading to an expected dismissal of a church lawsuit against the city.
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Dog dies in fire, camper with a wooden addition burns in New Sharon
The fire is believed to have started in the area of the woodstove, Deputy New Sharon Chief Chris McKay said.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Federal government announces, then hits pause on, plan to sell 4 buildings in Maine
The federal government had posted a list of more than 300 ‘non-core’ properties slated to be sold that included the US Custom House in Portland and 3 other federal properties across the state.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Search warrant nets drugs, arrest of Augusta man who has advocated for people in recovery, homeless
Marshall Mercer, 44, was arrested Tuesday on drug charges following a search of a Carlisle Street home.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers, public health advocates seek tighter oversight of medical cannabis
The state’s medical market lacks the same safeguards for contaminant testing as its recreational counterpart.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Hundreds protest against Trump and Musk outside Maine State House
The protest was meant to coincide with others around the country and came as Trump was scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine energy prices, already costly, expected to rise as Trump tariffs take effect
The impact on heating oil and gasoline is expected to be felt as soon as this week, though how electricity imported from Canada will be affected is less clear.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
Maine lawmaker wants MaineCare to cover Ozempic and other weight loss drugs
The Mills administration is opposed to the legislation, citing the cost of the popular drugs.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
With time running out, Maine lawmakers play chicken over supplemental budget
The state has notified medical providers that serve low-income patients to expect lower MaineCare reimbursements if lawmakers can’t reach an agreement by March 12.