Moderate drought conditions across much of the state have prompted fire officials to shut off burn permits and urge caution.
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Fire marshal, Forest Service investigating Winslow blaze that destroyed mobile home, spread to woods
The cause of a fire that destroyed two structures and displaced a family Monday afternoon is now under investigation, officials say.
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Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Fayette to hold final hearing before vote on Starling Hall’s future
A public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Fayette Central School gymnasium serves as a final chance to sway voters for those campaigning for and against a Nov. 5 referendum on the sale of the historic building.
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Skowhegan development group receives $200,000 grant to help Maine Grains, others
The grant from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation is expected to help fund equipment to allow Maine Grains in Skowhegan to turn local milling, cheesemaking, seaweed, blueberry and soy byproducts into high-fiber, high-protein packaged goods for sale to schools.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Four former Hallowell mayors condemn budget process in letter
Hallowell’s four most recent mayors — Charlotte Warren, Andy McPherson, Tony Masciadri and Mark Walker — called on the current mayor and City Council to restore ‘successful management of our city.’
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Trial to begin for Madison man charged with murdering former roommate
Roland Flood, 62, is charged with the murder of Mark Trabue, 57, of Anson, who was found with multiple stab wounds in July 2023 at a Madison cemetery.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Forum set for Gardiner school-based health center proposal
The school-based health center, which would be funded by a federal grant, would provide access to health care for students in the district and is expected to help address conditions that lead to chronic absenteeism.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Barn quilts stitch together generations, tradition in Canaan
A group of volunteers with the Canaan Farmers Hall worked with local elementary school students this fall to paint 28 barn quilts, which were on display Saturday.
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Tax break sought to turn historic ‘castle of Augusta’ into boutique hotel
Developers hope to make Olde Federal Building a destination to draw people downtown.
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Fairfield Town Council race heats up with 7 candidates for 3 seats
Two candidates are vying to fill the remainder of a resigning councilor’s term, while five others campaign for two open seats.