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Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Mainers prefer fake Christmas trees? For real
An online poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire’s Survey Center also tested public opinion about Christmas movies, holiday expressions and whether people were expecting snow next week.
Sunrise Bagel opens Oakland location
Coverage of what’s new with restaurants, food trucks and food events in central Maine.
Fairfield park gets more signs, decorations near gazebo
Among the new signs are two cutouts of Krampus, a small menorah and an atheist nonprofit’s celebration of the winter solstice.
Franklin County taxes could help pay for flood mitigation costs
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency informed the New Vineyard Select Board that county taxes will be raised to pay for river gages that will help study flood patterns on Sandy River and Carrabassett River.
Queen B’s Bakery soon to rule downtown Augusta
Coverage of what’s new with restaurants, food trucks and food events in central Maine.
Hallowell city manager stops budget saga with new cuts
Much of the new round of cuts comes from salaries and benefits of unfilled positions.
Morning Sentinel teams up with Report for America to cover Wabanaki Nations
This first-of-its-kind beat will examine how Maine’s distinct limits on tribal sovereignty affect the more than 9,000 citizens of the Wabanaki Nation.
Frances Perkins Center designation adds a new draw to Damariscotta region
The family homestead of the first woman Cabinet member became a national monument on Monday.
Brunswick Landing authority fixes hangar code violations
The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority has completed the requirements outlined in a September fire code violation, though it still has more repairs to make.