Homes for older adults, expanded community college housing and new fire stations will be supported by the allocations.
Abigail Driscoll
Staff Writer
Abigail is a community reporter for Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Sanford, and Wells. She recently moved up to Maine from Connecticut after getting her bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism at the University of New Hampshire. Abigail is a lover of film and all dog breeds, and often spends her free time stargazing when the skies are clear.
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A second federal agency is investigating fatal gas leak at Baileyville paper mill
University of Maine student Kasie Malcolm died and 9 other workers were injured after the incident at Woodland Pulp in late January. Members of Malcolm’s family say they hope the 2 investigations answer their lingering questions about his death.
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Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport set to go up for auction
The resort campground — and its glamping-style tents, cabins and other amenities — are scheduled to be sold to the highest bidder on March 5, but the current owner says it’s hoping for a resolution before then.
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Mother, brother of UMaine student who died after gas leak at plant say they are heartbroken
Kasie Malcolm, a junior engineering student from Japan who had roots in Sanford, died last week while working at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville.
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Coastal Wells road flooded with ice and seaweed
Police asked drivers to avoid Webhannet Drive near Eldridge Road on Monday.
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Maine volunteers form human wall to protect immigrant workers
Immigrant workers at American Roots in Westbrook remain fearful of federal immigration enforcement, despite reports that ICE has scaled down its operations in Maine.
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Arundel to consider mobile home rent stabilization after residents’ pleas for help
The Select Board previously shot down requests from Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park tenants who sought a moratorium on rent increases they say they can’t afford, mirroring a pattern across Maine.
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York County first responders hope new training facility will ease onboarding process
Some classes have already begun at the York County Regional Training Center. The Alfred facility officially opens this spring.
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Kennebunkport scam disguised as official invoice had one crucial tell, police say
Public safety officials and cybersecurity experts are reminding residents to be careful amid a nationwide increase in attempted scams.
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Maine Diner in Wells is up for sale
The iconic Route 1 diner and its adjacent gift shop are on the market for $3.3 million.