Kingfield voters support MSAD 58 budget and also approved zoning changes to allow two apartment buildings in town.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Julia ousts incumbent White in Democratic primary for Waterville House seat
Julia was backed in the race by abortion rights advocates, including Planned Parenthood, after White came under fire for legislative votes advancing such access.
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Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Defeat of Waterville Democrat shows power of abortion rights at the ballot box
The race is the latest example of how abortion and reproductive rights remain a major electoral issue in the wake of the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Republicans choose Austin Theriault to face Rep. Jared Golden in 2nd District
The former NASCAR driver from Fort Kent had the backing of national party leaders, including U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine to receive $4.8 million in multistate baby powder settlement with Johnson & Johnson
The $700 million settlement resolved disputes over deceptive marketing practices by Johnson & Johnson for talcum powder.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Chelsea’s welcome sign to return after being replaced by a religious message
For several weeks, travelers on River Road in Chelsea have been greeted by a ‘Jesus Saves’ sign where the town’s ‘Welcome to Chelsea’ sign had stood for years; the sign is scheduled to be replaced Friday.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Emails show Winslow councilors questioned sick colleague’s ability to govern
When Councilor Lee Trahan fell into a coma earlier this year, other councilors questioned his cognitive ability, requested a list of his medications and looked to vacate his seat while he recovered.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Light turnout at central Maine polls; contested races bring out motivated voters
Contested races for the state Legislature and Maine’s Congressional seats were cited by local voters Tuesday as the top reasons they came out to the primary election polls.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Maine Arts Commission names new executive director
Amy Hausmann, who starts in August, is a veteran arts administrator who currently oversees the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, New York.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Man holding burning gas can charges at police, is fatally shot by Waldo County deputy
The 65-year-old man called police on Monday afternoon and said he was going to burn down his apartment building in Belfast if law enforcement did not respond.