The 10-day Skowhegan State Fair, which comes to a close Saturday night, managed to sneak in one last evening of demolition derby action on Friday night. Photos are by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Dozens of motorcyclists ride into Waterville to deliver donation to children’s home
Motorcyclists from numerous biker groups delivered a $3,000 check to the Maine Children’s Home in what organizers hope will become an annual event.
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Clinton Fire Department warns of discolored water, says residents should not be alarmed
Officials warned that discolored water may temporarily come out of residents’ faucets, but posed no serious threat.
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UMaine professor’s computer model tells the story of Earth’s changing climate
Recent news coverage of the planet’s record-breaking heat wave relied on the online climate visualization tool developed Sean Birkel, who is also the state climatologist.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Jared Golden criticized for vehemence of his opposition to student debt relief
Golden issued a controversial statement on the issue Friday that drew sharp retorts from those who favor student loan forgiveness.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
USM to offer special education bachelor’s degree
A shortage of special education educators is affecting school districts across Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine Journalism Foundation plans to dissolve following sale of Masthead Maine papers
The foundation plans to transfer $171,000 in remaining donations to the Maine Trust for Local News.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Truck gets wedged between guardrail, tractor trailer on I-95 in Farmingdale
No one was injured, but traffic was backed up for miles Friday afternoon as police cleared the scene.
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Cumberland residents step up for couple whose hospice care is ending
The story of Bartholomew and Babette O’Dwyer led to an outpouring of community support.
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Hallowell hires former Topsham officer as its new police chief
Chris Lewis will succeed Scott MacMaster, who left to become a patrol officer in Gardiner earlier this year.