A fire on Gardiner Road in Whitefield, reported shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday, drew firefighters from Lincoln and Kennebec counties.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Photos: Special Olympics Torch Run makes way through Augusta
All photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop schools may have to pay if district doesn’t use electric buses that came riddled with problems
The school buses, which were awarded from the federal Clean School Bus program but soon broke down, have been off the road since early this year. Though the buses have now passed inspection, School Board members are uncertain about whether to put them back in service.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Potentially live grenade discovered at western Maine home
The device was identified as an Mk 2 grenade, commonly known as a ‘pineapple grenade,’ which was introduced by the U.S. military in 1918.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Police: Sleeping driver hits cruiser, injures state trooper on I-95 in Sidney
Keishaunna Tavares, 34, of California dozed off while northbound on Interstate 95 and ran into the back of a police cruiser being driven by the trooper, officials said.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: He brought a ‘naturally collaborative spirit’ to Waterville
Brian Clark, Colby College’s vice president of planning and strategy who has been a key player in Waterville’s downtown revitalization efforts, is leaving the college at the end of the month.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Republicans will pick a challenger to Jared Golden in Tuesday’s primary
Mike Soboleski and Austin Theriault are facing off for a chance to represent their party in the November general election in Maine’s 2nd District race.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Update: Cony teacher dies as result of crash at Augusta intersection
Hunter Davis, 21, was a daily substitute teacher and esports coach at Cony High School.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Seven paving projects planned for this summer in Waterville
Roads or parking lots are scheduled to be paved between July 8 and mid-September.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Energy company wants Maine to use its port instead of Sears Island for offshore wind hub
Competition for Maine’s offshore wind port is sharpening with Sprague Operating Resources proposing Mack Point as an alternative to the state’s preferred site on nearby Sears Island.