The Augusta Civic Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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See power outage maps from Central Maine Power, Versant Power
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Nearly 300,000 without power statewide as nor’easter slams Maine with heavy snow, high winds
Inland towns and cities got the most snow, with 14.5 inches reported in Lewiston, 16.5 inches in Porter, 18.4 in Acton and 21.5 in Shapleigh.
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Maine’s chief medical examiner retires after controversial tenure
Dr. Mark Flomenbaum, who was issued a formal reprimand by the governor over allegations of inappropriate conduct, quietly retired in December. A new medical examiner will be named soon.
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Maine’s targets to reduce emissions may be harder to hit without electric vehicle standards
Maine officials looking to reach ambitious carbon-reduction targets are considering a range of sources after regulators rejected electric vehicle sales standards that would play a big role in cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
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Waterville City Council approves new uses for $1.16 million in recreation funds
Meanwhile, a former city councilor chided officials for spending on recreation upgrades instead of repairing city roads.
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Driver injured when tractor-trailer slams into freight train in Aroostook County
Police said the driver of the tractor-trailer was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, and the operator of the train was not injured.
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State and local governments shut offices in advance of Thursday storm
Central Maine Power is pre-staging crews ahead of the expected nor’easter, and cities and towns have instituted parking bans.