The species of tree-killing moths is making a comeback in northern Maine, raising concerns of another major outbreak.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
David Mallett, iconic Maine singer-songwriter, dies at 73
With a career spanning 4 decades, his songs were performed by artists like Pete Seeger, Emmylou Harris and John Denver and his ‘Garden Song’ became a folk standard.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Gun safety advocates credit Maine for post-Lewiston reforms
The Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence upgraded its assessment of Maine’s gun laws from a D-minus to a C-plus based on laws passed this year, while also calling for more action.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville church rezoning plan sent back to Planning Board
The First Church of Waterville is requesting a rezoning of its Park Street property, but this time with an amended plan.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Rape kit backlog shows how much Maine still lags on investigations
A 3-year, $2.5M grant will allow Cumberland County to inventory as many as 500 untested kits and then investigate and prosecute eligible cases. It remains a statewide problem.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council creates task force to focus on the homeless, vulnerable
Councilors vote unanimously to create task force to recommend actions that can help vulnerable people, while also protecting businesses and all residents.
Posted inLocal & State, New England
Small winter catch set for New England’s long-closed shrimp industry, a climate casualty
New England shrimp will come back to seafood counters in small amounts next year under a research fishing program
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man serving 43 years for Readfield murder dies in New Jersey prison
The attorney general’s office said it is investigating a state prison in Newark where David Silva died after an encounter with corrections officers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maine assesses options after electric bus provider seeks credit protection
Several school districts across Maine have received buses from the Quebec-based Lion Electric and have reported continuing problems with the vehicles.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine crime rates fell again in 2023, continuing a downward trend
The number of reported rapes, aggravated assaults and robberies were all down last year, but there were increases in drug and animal cruelty crimes.