MaineGeneral Health and Redington-Fairview General Hospital expect more demand once birthing services in Waterville close March 1.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Automakers seek to overturn Maine’s ‘right to repair’ law
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation sued Maine, claiming the state has not fulfilled its requirements under the law, making it impossible for manufacturers to comply.
Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming in July to Farmington
Scores of volunteers and various donations, including $22,000, are needed to bring The Wall That Heals to Farmington July 1-6.
Clinton man indicted in shooting death in Waterville parking lot
Richard Hatt, 53, is accused of shooting Stephan Killam, 47, multiple times Oct. 15.
At 18, Winslow man loves his first full-time job
Reporting Aside: Nick Cyr landed his first full-time job about two months ago at the Goodwill store in downtown Waterville, Amy Calder writes.
Judge denies Dennis Dechaine’s latest appeal for a new trial
Dechaine was denied a request for a new trial based on new DNA evidence after spending 36 years in prison for the murder of 12-year-old Sarah Cherry.
Jay’s $6.7 million budget proposal set for public hearing in March
The hearing will be held at 6 p.m. March 24 in the Spruce Mountain Elementary School gym at 12 Tiger Drive.
Basketball, cold weather, smelt camps and more highlight this week in photos in central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Jetport safety tree removal under scrutiny in South Portland
A contractor working for Portland International Jetport is cutting trees on land that’s part of Calvary Cemetery and owned by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
Massachusetts man killed in Jackman snowmobile crash
Jamie Rooney, 52, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, died Thursday when his snowmobile struck a box truck driving on Hastings Road in Jackman.