Construction is underway on a 50,000-square-foot building in Orono that will house the university’s massive 3D printers and train students to produce houses, boats, wind turbine molds and more.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Potentially historic voter turnout across Maine, boosted by same-day registrations
Here’s a look at what happened at polling places across the state.
West Gardiner man sentenced to 50 years for child sexual abuse material offenses
Jon A. Hall, a previous sex offender, was sentenced to serve 50 years in federal prison on 14 counts relating to the production, transportation and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Nearly 4 in 10 Maine voters cast ballots before Election Day
More than 360,000 absentee ballots had been returned and accepted by municipal clerks as of 3 p.m. Monday, according to the Maine Department of the Secretary of State.
State investigates reports of people illegally offering to drop off absentee ballots in Gardiner, Bangor
Gardiner City Clerk Kathleen Cutler said the city has received two reports of a person with a Massachusetts license plate offering to take and deliver absentee ballots.
Waterville offers applications for grants, loans for affordable housing
The city on Wednesday launched an effort to help nonprofit groups improve housing stock in Waterville, support home ownership and strengthen neighborhoods by offering grants and loans totaling $475,000.
How one Lewiston family commemorated the mass shooting anniversary
The Strouts gathered on Oct. 25 to remember their husband, son, father and brother, Arthur ‘Artie’ Strout one year after he was killed.
Chesterville man killed crossing Main Street in Farmington
Based on review of traffic camera footage and statements from several witnesses, no charges are anticipated, Police Chief Kenneth Charles said.
Why are so few Mainers running for local office?
Voters Nov. 5 will find that many communities are having trouble filling municipal positions. Age, apathy and growing vitriol from the public are leaving their mark, officials say.
Clinton man accused of murder in Waterville shooting death denied bail
Richard Hatt is accused of shooting Stephen Killam 14 times.