Julia Gagnon won the third “Central Maine Idol” competition Wednesday night at The Quarry Tap Room.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine expands electrical vehicle charging stations statewide
The state plans to open 12 more charging stations, from Brunswick to Machias.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Traffic alert: Waterville-area commutes face disruption for days as officials prepare to close Ticonic Bridge
Construction crews have begun a $52.8 million project to replace the aging bridge connecting Waterville and Winslow, and the effort ramps up with the closing of the structure from last Sunday to Saturday morning, Aug. 12.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student
Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Hot and wet weather not expected to dampen blueberry yields
Maine’s wild blueberry growers expect a good season despite early season challenges.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Replacement of bridge over Interstate 95 in Augusta will add sidewalks, bike lane to heavily traveled area
The $30 million state-funded project, which could take up to four years to complete, set to get underway this fall.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Popular festival returns to Waterville offering plenty of food, music and sun
Taste of Waterville was held downtown Wednesday at Head of Falls along the Kennebec River and an estimated 10,000 people joined in the fun.
Posted inLocal & State, News
USDA to drop rabies vaccine bait across western and northern Maine
State and federal agents plan to deploy over 415,000 rabies vaccine bait packs next week to prevent the spread of rabies.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Five arrested, drugs confiscated after sheriff’s deputies raid Skowhegan home
A monthslong investigation resulted in officials executing a search warrant Monday at a house at 15 Winter St., according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Congressional delegation, Maine Republican leaders react cautiously to newest Trump indictment
Only Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, offered a pointed response to the former president’s latest legal troubles.