Craftspeople share their knowledge during a workshop aimed at getting more people interested in preservation work.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Renovation celebration at Waterville’s Beth Israel Synagogue marked by grief, solidarity, joy
Congregants and community members gathered Sunday to offer prayers of remembrance for those affected by the recent attacks on Israel, and celebrate the near completion of more than $1.6 million in improvements to the synagogue at 291 Main St.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta can wait no longer to work on diversity, equity and inclusion, some city councilors say
Councilors agree a committee is needed to ensure the city encourages diversity, but they disagree on timing and the need for training.
Posted inLocal & State
64-year-old Fairfield man convicted of murdering ex-wife dies at Maine State Prison
Gregory Warmke of Fairfield had been incarcerated since 2004.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Driver leads police on 55-mile chase in Lincoln after almost hitting game warden
Police said the chase began late Thursday morning after multiple agencies were informed that the vehicle almost hit the warden who was investigating a moose complaint.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
State failing to prevent repeat cases of child abuse, review finds
The recurring rate of child abuse in Maine is twice the national standard and getting worse, and caseworkers fail to adequately identify risks half the time, according to an internal review of the Office of Child and Family Services.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
Hard cider is having a renaissance, and it’s taken hold in Maine
Maine has twice as many producers as it did just four years ago, while cider sales have increased 10% in the past year.
Posted inLocal & State, News
As Maine warms, scientists search for tree species that will keep its forests growing
Some are experimenting with assisted forest migration, relocating trees from more southerly habitats that might do well in Maine as temperatures rise and drive out native species.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Betting on broccoli to boost Maine’s farming economy and food availability
Good Shepherd Food Bank has launched an innovative company that makes it the first among 200 food banks nationwide to address hunger by investing in for-profit farming and processing.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel staff take top honors at annual Maine Press Association ceremony
The Maine Press Association’s annual awards ceremony was held Saturday at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Portland.