The bill before the Legislature is designed to expand the types of information railroads are required to give the state so that emergency management and public safety agencies can prepare for potential rail disasters.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Man sought in Waterville murder in December returns to Maine
Spridal Hubiak, 20, who was wanted on a charge of murder in connection with the December killing of Angela Bragg in Waterville, was arraigned Friday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta after being extradited from Arkansas, where he was injured while being captured on New Year’s Eve.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maranacook’s Community Café bridges generations as students show community members what they are learning
The Maranacook Community Café bridges the generation gap between middle and high school students who demonstrate what they are learning to older community members over coffee and pastries.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield community ice rink skates toward public opening this weekend
The synthetic ice rink is being set up at the Fairfield Community Center at 61 Water St.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Wilton police looking for ’80s Oldsmobile reportedly involved in police officer impersonation
A person allegedly driving the burgundy vehicle was reported to be a white male approximately 5-foot, 6-inches tall with a skinny body build, wearing a new black uniform with an external vest but showing no badge.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Police search for at least 4 suspects who fled after Saco shooting and crash
Area schools were locked down in the afternoon, and a shelter-in-place order remained in effect until early Friday night.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine will use $4.4 million in federal funds to strengthen electric grid vulnerable to extreme storms
The federal funds are intended to boost the grid’s resilience to help reduce the frequency and duration of outages, but also provide clean energy workforce opportunities and meet state climate objectives.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Feb. 2-9, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gov. Mills appoints former judge to oversee request to remove Oxford County sheriff
Following a public hearing, the governor will make her decision and the hearing officer’s report will become a public document.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: ‘Together’ art project engages community
That Peter Bruun is putting his heart and soul into a months long community art initiative was palpable Monday as he worked with a homeless mother and son on an art project at the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen’s warming center, Amy Calder writes.