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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
First $1 million of PFAS relief fund reaches Maine farmers
The vast majority of it went to replace income lost at 4 Maine farms struggling to overcome contamination, but the the Fund to Address PFAS Contamination will not release any details.
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Posted inLocal & State
Senate bill contains military blast protection spurred by Lewiston mass shooting
However, the House version of the defense bill, which cleared the House in a partisan vote on Friday, does not contain the Blast Overpressure Safety Act.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Recount requested in Senate District 24 Democratic primary decided by 24 votes
Initial results showed Denise Tepler of Topsham beating Jean Guzzetti of Bath, 1,822-1,798.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville workforce housing project secures federal housing assistance grant
The money, which comes from Community Development Block Grant funds, will help pay the costs of converting the historic building downtown at 165 Main St. into 18 workforce housing units.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Watch: Mainers invited to design new version of old state flag in contest ahead of November vote
Voters will be asked this fall whether Maine should change its official state flag from the current one based on the state seal to a simpler, pine tree design dating to 1901.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston Fair returns to its roots with new June dates that signal fresh start to Maine’s fair season
Maine’s agricultural fair season kicks off this week with the Pittston Fair, which is returning to its historic June start date for the first time in many years.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Check out the Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market
All photos by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Dresden voters to decide on $1.78 million budget at annual meeting Tuesday
Dresden’s spending plan reflects increases in the protection services and highway portion of the budget.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Jay man arrested after late-night car chase through central Maine towns
Zacheriah Adams, 33, of Jay, was arrested after police laid down spike mats, causing the pickup truck he was driving to stop.