In the first 10 months of 2024, there have been 403 fatal drug overdoses, which puts the state on pace for its lowest annual total since 2019.
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Waterville volunteers count birds in daylong Christmas count
Volunteers collect bird data for the annual Christmas Bird Count, taking place from Dec. 15 to Jan. 5 in over 35 locations in Maine.
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Bingham man found dead of unknown cause after vehicle ends up against a house
Emergency medical services could not revive 57-year-old Don French, whose vehicle left the road for unknown reasons, officials said.
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Woodstove ashes start fire in attached garage at Vassalboro home
Fire discovered after smoke detectors in garage, connected to home’s alarm system, alert resident.
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State investigates complaints that Falmouth day care gave melatonin to children
The child care operator could face licensing action but says she is appealing the findings and has denied the allegations.
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U.S. homelessness up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many
The federally-administered tally finds an almost 40% increase in family homelessness.
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Breakdown: Turning anguish into action | Podcast Ep. 5: ‘We’re still here’
Episode 5 examines the outsized impact the Lewiston shootings had on the deaf and hard of hearing, how the community often feels forgotten and why it has become a catalyst for equity.
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Psychiatric evaluation ordered for Sidney murder suspect at court appearance
Megan McDonald has been charged with knowing or intentional murder in the death of a 14-year-old boy found at her Sidney home.
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Check out the Morning Sentinel & Kennebec Journal’s 2024 Photos of the Year
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past year.
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See the best photos of 2024 from the Maine Trust for Local News
From sports championships to a couple’s tender kiss or an Elvis impersonator about to take the stage, we look back at some or our best work from the year.