The latest effort to study a second river crossing downtown began Wednesday night at a packed public information session.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Another independent enters 2026 Maine governor’s race
Derek Levasseur ran in 2019 as a Republican challenger to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, but dropped out before the primary election.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine applies for federal rural health funding to partially offset billions in Medicaid cuts
The state could receive more than $500 million over five years but is expected to lose $5 billion in Medicaid cuts included in the Republican budget bill that passed this summer.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Girls missing from Topsham elementary school found safe
The second-grade students went missing for about 3 hours Thursday after leaving Woodside Elementary School on foot, according to Sagadahoc County emergency officials.
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Portland jetport warns of flight cancellations after FAA cuts air traffic at 40 airports
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing air traffic by 10% at 40 ‘high-volume’ airports across the country, including Boston’s Logan, potentially impacting thousands of flights.
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Augusta food drive volunteers strive to fill need
Local radio stations have hosted the annual Camp Out Hunger Food Drive for seven years.
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Attorneys for alleged head of Farmington pot operation take aim at prosecutor’s motion, witness
Attorneys for Lucas Sirois say he did not violate his bail conditions when he picked up firearms from a residence last week.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
In Maine prisons, Native American sweat lodges are part of the program
A Passamaquoddy elder has led over 100 sweats for inmates since 2007.
Posted inElections, Local & State, News
Somerset County register of deeds referendum appears to fail
Tuesday’s referendum was the third time county officials asked voters to change the post to an appointed one.
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Anthem, Northern Light Health announce agreement on new contract
The sides said late Wednesday that they had reached a 3-year deal to keep coverage in-network for about 30,000 Mainers after months of often-contentious negotiations.