The outages were caused by high winds and downed tree branches, a Central Maine Power spokesperson said.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Franklin County budget committee to review proposed 2024-25 spending Wednesday
The nine-member advisory panel will hold its first meeting at 5 p.m. upstairs in the county courthouse.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Fire damages Gardiner home, two dogs die
Once firefighters were able to get inside the single-story home, Gardiner Fire Chief Rick Sieberg said the fire was knocked down in about 10 minutes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Constitutional concerns raised about Augusta’s proposed aggressive solicitation ban
City councilors have been divided on the ordinance, which was proposed in response to concerns about aggressive, intimidating behavior.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Committee endorses $30 million bond to support Maine trails
The proposal needs two-thirds support in both the House of Representatives and Senate in order to be sent to voters in November.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Bingham man faces gross sexual assault charges
Justin Tykon Harris, charged with five counts of gross sexual assault against a minor, made his first appearance in court Friday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Cornville home destroyed by fire Friday
The cause of the fire that had destroyed the home when the Madison Fire Department arrived on scene around 11:40 a.m. Friday is under investigation by the Office of State Fire Marshal.
Posted inElections, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Politics
Jared Golden said he’s not worried about Trump’s endorsement of opponent
Former president backed Republican Austin Theriault’s bid for Maine’s 2nd District seat.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Steady rain across central Maine brings precautionary measures along the Kennebec River
With low-lying public spaces along the Kennebec River closed as a precaution following this week’s rain, officials are eying a storm next week that’s expected to bring rain and snow to the region.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Update: Augusta councilors vote to confirm Lully as new police chief
Kevin Lully takes over as chief following the retirement of Jared Mills, who is set to become Augusta’s next city manager.