The first three weeks of September fall into a gap between the meteorological and astronomical starts of fall, and fluctuating temperatures add to the uncertainty.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Could the 2024 presidential election hinge on Maine? It’s possible.
Electoral College math, recent history and current polling suggest a remote – though not absurd – scenario in which the lone District 2 vote plays an outsize role.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Horsing around is a family affair at Litchfield Fair
Annual Litchfield Fair kicked off Friday and continues through Sunday.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
‘Like a family reunion’: Cows, clowns and antique cars at Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair parade
An eclectic lineup of marchers paraded through downtown Clinton on Saturday, celebrating rural communities.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Updated health advisory on bacteria affecting juvenile pigs raises concerns
Durham rancher says he’s concerned about the source of the bacteria and what the state is going to do moving forward.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
After penning pop hits, Maine native Amy Allen releases first album of her own
The Waynflete grad, who has written songs for stars like Harry Styles and Sabrina Carpenter, released the self-titled ‘Amy Allen’ on Friday.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
After fire, owners say former home of Gov. Coburn in Skowhegan can be restored with help
The niece of the home’s former owner, who died last year, and her husband had been working on the home for months before a fire damaged it in August.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Gambling unit employees defend director after no confidence vote
Half of the employees in the Maine Gambling Control Unit signed a letter Friday expressing confidence in Milton Champion, a few days after casino inspectors called for his removal.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Wrongful death civil suit in Ayla Reynolds case closes as criminal investigation continues
Maine State Police continue to investigate the Waterville case and the Office of the State Attorney General could still prosecute.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Somerset County Sheriff’s Office considers AI-powered cameras to generate police reports
New artificial intelligence technology may help deputies write reports quicker, leaving them with more time for other police work and helping to keep them from leaving for other agencies, the sheriff and other proponents of the cameras say.