Investigators are still looking for the cause of a fire that destroyed a vacant house at 864 Unity Road in Benton Thursday. Firefighters returned to the scene around midnight when it reignited.
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Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Two Manchester residents compete for vacant Select Board seat
Donald McLeod and Larry Beane are running to fill the seat vacated by longtime Select Board member Bob Gasper, who resigned in August.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Sept. 27-Oct. 4, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Preparing for the inevitable
No place is immune from severe weather events that can destroy communities, and we must heed the advice of climate experts and prepare, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
State fire investigators look for cause of blaze at vacant house in Benton
Firefighters from several communities battled the fire Thursday afternoon at 864 Unity Road.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop school budget deficit not expected to affect taxpayers
Interim Superintendent Becky Foley and Nick Poole, Winthrop’s finance director, found an additional $275,000 to put toward the budget shortfall.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State
Poll: Which Maine flag design do you prefer?
Let us know what you think.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston passes solar moratorium in special meeting
The moratorium on solar facility applications is retroactive from July 12 and active until Dec. 12 to create the ordinance.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Trio of candidates vie for two open seats on Oakland Town Council
Incumbent Dana W. Wrigley Sr. faces opposition from Shawn Michael Nava and Kelly Roderick for the pair of three-year seats on the Oakland Town Council.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Political newcomer challenges incumbent for District 2 seat on Winslow Town Council
Incumbent Councilor Dale Macklin to face Stephen Soucy, who is seeking his first term in elected office.