A December storm washed out a road in rural central Maine, making it impassable for months. When it reopened this week, residents got together for a celebration, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Jury trial begins for Skowhegan man charged with robbing Madison Big Apple store
During the first day of the scheduled three-day trial, the defense attorney for Raymond Ellis, 35, focused on the lack of credibility of two other suspects who admitted to the robbery and authorities’ investigation of the case.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
By 1-vote margin, Dresden residents approve contentious quarry pit moratorium
The controversial moratorium ordinance, approved in Tuesday’s election 241-240, stops any new quarries from obtaining permits in Dresden for 180 days.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Meridians in downtown Fairfield to reopen with modified name, new kind of menu
Meridians: The Bar is set to open at 166 Main St. on June 21. Its shop, formerly across the street, has been moved to the restaurant’s lounge.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Cyrway defeats Perkins in Republican primary for state Senate seat in central Maine
Scott Cyrway received 54% of the vote in District 16, compared to Mike Perkins’ 45%, and will now face Winslow Democrat David LaFountain in the Nov. 5 general election.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Winslow voters approve $20 million school budget after council initially voted it down
After months of debate about added student support positions and an unprecedented council vote, residents handily approved Winslow’s school budget.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Julia ousts incumbent White in Democratic primary for Waterville House seat
Julia was backed in the race by abortion rights advocates, including Planned Parenthood, after White came under fire for legislative votes advancing such access.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Chelsea’s welcome sign to return after being replaced by a religious message
For several weeks, travelers on River Road in Chelsea have been greeted by a ‘Jesus Saves’ sign where the town’s ‘Welcome to Chelsea’ sign had stood for years; the sign is scheduled to be replaced Friday.
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Emails show Winslow councilors questioned sick colleague’s ability to govern
When Councilor Lee Trahan fell into a coma earlier this year, other councilors questioned his cognitive ability, requested a list of his medications and looked to vacate his seat while he recovered.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Light turnout at central Maine polls; contested races bring out motivated voters
Contested races for the state Legislature and Maine’s Congressional seats were cited by local voters Tuesday as the top reasons they came out to the primary election polls.