A crash report indicates Jeffrey Lane failed to yield the right-of-way when he passed a school bus stopped on Route 100 in Gray to drop off a student.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Coal pile in Portland raises environmental, health concerns as dust spreads to other properties
Sprague Energy, one of the Northeast’s largest suppliers of energy products, said it has undergone numerous inspections by MDEP and has consistently been found in compliance with regulations.
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At $10 million, one of the priciest homes in Maine history goes to former SEC chair
Richard Breeden, known as ‘King Richard’ at the Securities and Exchange Commission, bought the Knox County estate in the most expensive home sale so far this year and the 6th-highest ever in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Two dozen earn ‘success card,’ and brighter future, after graduating from adult education program
A graduation ceremony was held Thursday outside Waterville Senior High School for students who were part of the Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education program.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers recommend replacing popular senior property tax program
The Taxation Committee votes to expand benefits for low-income seniors under 2 existing programs, a move Democrats say will lead to more assistance to seniors who need help the most.
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Search the database of 2023 Maine moose lottery permit winners
The 2023 Moose Permit Lottery winners database is searchable by hunter’s name or hometown.
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Franklin County organization still enjoys sending out post cards, letters to community
Since January, Franklin County Extension Homemakers have been sending out post cards and letters to members of the community, including friends, family and total strangers.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Paid family leave bill advances after committee endorses compromises
Democrats were united in support, while Republicans opposed the proposal as too much of a burden on businesses.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
New York woman pleads guilty to hindering apprehension charge linked to Winthrop shooting
Skylee Negron was sentenced Thursday to 18 months, with all but 134 days suspended, in connection with the 2020 shooting of Joshua Martin in Winthrop.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, News
Winthrop, Monmouth officials to negotiate details of sharing joint police chief
Monmouth Police Chief Paul Ferland, who is currently also the interim police chief in Winthrop, would hold the Winthrop position permanently if negotiations are successful.