Billy Morvent, 59, was found in his home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Fairfield revises vote totals following discovery of uncounted absentee votes
At a public meeting Wednesday, the overlooked votes were tallied, and the results of voting for the municipal elections were unchanged.
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Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
What could Donald Trump’s second term as president mean for Maine?
Based on his campaign rhetoric and his first 4 years in office, a second Trump term is likely to have broad impacts in Maine, from the state’s immigrant populations to renewable energy development.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine smashes third temperature record in a week
Augusta’s high temperature Wednesday tied the warmest temperature ever recorded at the site in the month of November.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Maine Crime
Mainers reject Pine Tree Flag design, will remain unofficial symbol of the state
As of Wednesday afternoon, at least 55% of voters rejected a proposal to adopt the old design as the state flag. But some say they still plan to fly it from their homes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Benton man accused of Fairfield murder seeks to have bloody evidence excluded from trial
Raheem Goodwin, 23, of Benton, allegedly killed Edwin Weeks, 62, at his Fairfield home and later disposed of bloody clothing and a knife in a trash container in Skowhegan. His lawyers say the search of the container by police was improper.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Update: League of Women Voters reports harassment, intimidation at several Maine polling places
Nonwhite voters were seen being intimidated at voting locations Tuesday in Trenton and South Portland.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Litchfield man severely injured after roll-over crash Tuesday
Speed and alcohol appear to have been factors in the crash, and it was unclear whether the driver, Michael Cummings, 46, was wearing a seat belt.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Wrigley, Roderick win Oakland council seats; Tracy reelected to school board
Incumbent Councilor Dana Wrigley Sr. and resident Kelly Roderick won seats on the Oakland Town Council. Laura Tracy was reelected to the Regional School Unit 18 board of directors.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Clinton residents vote to borrow $1.9 million to help fund new fire station
The plan is to build the new fire station at 27 Baker St., next to the Town Office.