The Department of Environmental Protection has lifted a stop-work order on the stalled power line project, which is backed by Central Maine Power affiliates.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Gardiner man sentenced to 65 years in prison for murder, attempted killing with machete
Dylan Ketcham, 23, was sentenced Tuesday for the murder of Jordan Johnson and attack on Caleb Trudeau in January 2020.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Newport home destroyed in fire, no injuries reported
A multi-family home was destroyed in a fire Monday, but residents were able to evacuate and no one was injured, said Newport deputy fire Chief Jared LeBarnes.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police use ‘flash-bang distraction device’ in search of Fairfield home
Several people called 911 on Monday evening after being startled by the sound of the device that was used by police on Elm Street.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Backers of paid family leave in Maine have high hopes for new bill’s prospects
Details of the legislation were released Tuesday and a public hearing is slated for May 25.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Employees’ frustrations mount over lingering payroll problems in Hallowell-based school district
The head of the school employees’ union said the payroll issues have distracted staff for more than a year and that ‘poor and untimely communication’ by administrators in trying to fix the problems ‘has become unbearable.’
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Winslow council determines its chairman did not have conflict in awarding paving contract
Criticism had been directed at council Chairman Peter Drapeau for voting to award the contract to Pike Industries even though Drapeau’s company does business with Pike.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
As concerns continue over water quality, group launches protection plan for Messalonskee Lake
The 7 Lakes Alliance has begun a two-year project to reduce erosion along roads and homes that could ultimately lead to algae blooms in the lake.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sen. King to formally recommend Shah be hired as director of federal CDC
The Maine senator will draft a letter to the White House suggesting that the state’s former CDC director replace Rochelle Walensky, who is stepping down in June.
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Farmington woods fire deemed arson
The Maine Forest Service is asking for help to determine who may have set the fire in a remote wooded area.