Stephan Bunker donated the warning sign as a means t promote highway and public safety.
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Posted inHealth
Maine continues to see high hepatitis C infections despite overall declining rate
The rate of new acute cases, though highest in the nation, has decreased every year since peaking in 2020.
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Posted inNews
Three apply for Franklin County opioid settlement committee
County commissioners expect to hold interviews Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Aroostook County explosion caused by disconnected propane line
The propane line had been disconnected from a heating unit that was mistakenly turned on, triggering the explosion, fire marshals office says.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Wayne fire leaves 8 homeless Wednesday morning
A GoFundMe set up to help the family recover has reached over $4,600 in donations.
Posted inElection 2024, News, Politics
Who paid to get Cornel West on Maine’s presidential ballot – and why?
One supporter said he was hired to collect signatures for the long-shot progressive candidate, but stopped because he believed it was part of Republican efforts to elect former President Donald Trump.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State
Winthrop Arts Festival set to feature 18 local artists
The 36th annual festival on Main Street will coincide with the monthly Vintage Vault market on Saturday.
Posted inSchools and Education
Farmington-based school board advised of staffing challenges, facility repairs
Regional School Unit 9 directors advised of replacement of Mt. Blue Campus gym floor.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. drug price measure to cut costs by $7.5 billion in 2026
Senior citizens will fork out $1.5 billion less in out-of-pocket costs for ten medications.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ernesto aims for Bermuda after leaving many in Puerto Rico without power or water
The hurricane was forecast to become near Category 3 strength on Friday and then decrease in strength as it approaches Bermuda.