Officials are trying to determine why someone over the course of several weeks has taken many of the rocks that constitute the stone wall surrounding the historic South Solon Meeting House.
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Passenger in fatal Castine crash pleads not guilty to ‘co-conspirator’ charges
At her arraignment Thursday morning, Noelle Tavares, 21, of Falmouth, Massachusetts, denied responsibility for the December 2022 crash that killed 4 of her Maine Maritime Academy classmates.
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Mills seeks $9 million in federal aid for June rainstorm damage
Gov. Janet Mills asked President Biden to declare separate June rainstorms in Oxford and Franklin counties major disasters so the state can receive federal funding to repair roads, bridges and culverts.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Jefferson man dies after car strikes pole in Chelsea
Kevin Martin, 28, died Wednesday after losing control of his vehicle on Togus Road, police said.
Posted inLocal & State
Large turnout in Augusta for contentious hearing on clean car and truck mandate
More than 150 people gathered for the forum to argue about whether Maine should adopt California-style electric vehicle standards.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Electrical problem sparks fire at Backyard Farms in Madison
The fire occurred Thursday and heavily damaged a building that houses several offices and which is adjacent to one of the tomato producer’s large greenhouses.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Maine man falls short in effort to prove he is Shania Twain’s biggest fan
Derek Haley of Cape Elizabeth competed on the CBS TV reality show ‘Superfan’ Wednesday evening.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Top lawmakers eye new laws in response to rise of white nationalism
The Democrats also pointed to a new law that prohibits attempts to cause emotional distress or fear if motivated by race, sexual orientation or other factors.
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State-run ferry runs aground off coast of Vinalhaven
The Rockland-bound ferry was carrying 65 passengers and 5 crew when it ran aground Wednesday morning on a ledge.
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What has the Inflation Reduction Act done for Maine’s climate so far?
The biggest benefits provided to Mainers by the landmark law so far are the federal electric vehicle and heat pump tax credits that became available in January.