A hunter found the body Tuesday morning. The victim has not been identified.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Wayne extends campground, RV development moratorium
The moratorium, largely targeted at preventing the expansion of Jellystone Park — which is split over Monmouth, Leeds and Wayne — was approved overwhelmingly by voters in April.
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Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Jared Golden confirmed as winner in 2nd District after Theriault ends recount
Republican challenger Austin Theriault’s campaign ended the recount, which began Monday, after questions about certain towns’ results were answered, leaving the outcome of the race unchanged.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Hall employees to try 4-day work week
Councilors hope the change, which starts on a trial basis Jan. 1, will help recruit and retain good workers, boost employee morale, and give the public more opportunity to do business at City Hall before and after regular business hours.
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‘Breakdown in Maine’ a FRONTLINE documentary on the Lewiston mass shooting
The documentary investigates the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history and the missed opportunities to prevent it. It airs 8 p.m. tonight on Maine Public Television.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Maine finalizes rules for new paid family leave program
The state will begin collecting a 1% payroll tax in January, and benefits will be paid out starting in 2026.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Newly elected Maine Legislature takes oath, elects officers
Attorney General Aaron Frey and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows won reelection to their posts Wednesday after Democrats, who have majorities in both the House and Senate, met Tuesday to cast a preliminary vote on nominations.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
56-year-old woman dies in Madison crash
Kelly Paskoski was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Old County Road, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
New Legislature to consider limits on vague placeholder bills
The increased use of so-called concept drafts that allow lawmakers to withhold details about pending legislation has generated criticism from the public, advocates and lawmakers alike.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council delays vote on homeless-related task force
Councilors voted 7-0 on Tuesday to postpone until Dec. 17 a decision on forming a task force that would address issues involving homeless and marginalized people and problems that have surfaced in the downtown area with criminal mischief, drug activities, panhandling and other issues.