City Councilor Thomas Klepach helps the city mitigate the effects of the browntail moth and is heading up tests at four city parks.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State
Dresden Summerfest still going strong after 23 years — even in the rain
The annual festival seeks to bring the community together through music, games and history.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s new public defenders aim to close attorney shortage in rural areas
The five-member Rural Defender Unit is representing people in places like Aroostook and Washington counties, where many cannot afford – or find – a lawyer.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine has tacked left as nation lurches right in culture wars
Embracing the state motto – ‘I lead’ – Maine lawmakers led in a different direction, safeguarding and expanding access to abortion and gender-affirming care.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Car crashes into trees, catches fire while exiting I-295 in Brunswick
The driver was rescued from the burning vehicle and sustained serious injuries, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Norway man charged with murder in wife’s death
Andrew St. George is being held without bail after authorities found the body of his wife, Barbara St. George, in the couple’s driveway.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
State police respond to lawyer’s criticisms in case against Seth Carey
Maine State Police defended their investigation into Rumford lawyer Seth Carey, who was charged with a host of sex crimes that were dropped by a Hancock County prosecutor.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Florida man, 72, drowns in Kennebec River after airboat sinks in Anson
Mark Henry of Fort Pierce, Florida, died Wednesday after the boat he owned nose-dived into the river, throwing him and another man into the water, according to officials.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Suspect in Naples shooting arrested after two-day manhunt
Police arrested Alexzander Goodwin, 18, of Bridgton, in Portland on Thursday afternoon, nearly two days after he is accused of shooting a teen during a crowded Fourth of July celebration in Naples.
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Maine Legislature passes budget with paid family leave, tax cut for retirees
Both the House and Senate voted for passage, but opposition from House Republicans meant there was not enough support to meet the two-thirds threshold needed for the supplemental spending package to take effect immediately.