Aryan Rai is a reporter covering Hallowell, Winthrop, and other beats in central Maine for the Kennebec Journal. He graduated from Boston University in 2023 where he completed his master's degree in journalism, served as an editor for the Boston University News Service, interned as a statehouse correspondent for the Daily Hampshire Gazette and worked general assignments for the Boston Guardian. A native of India, Aryan now lives in Augusta.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
Hallowell city manager reprimanded for initial response to Pride Alliance complaint
City Manager Gary Lamb was reprimanded in a letter from the City Council for his initial response to a complaint brought by the Hallowell Pride Alliance about the Fire Department’s not providing traffic and safety coverage for the group’s annual parade.
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PublishedNovember 16, 2023
Hallowell considers ban on sale of flavored tobacco
The City Council tabled the proposal until December after realizing it failed to give impacted businesses the required 30-day notice.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2023
Cobbossee Lake sees worst algae bloom in a decade
An accumulation of algae on the water’s surface turned the lake green from mid-August through the end of September. While most of it has cleared, toxic remnants still line the shore.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2023
Former legislator urges better implementation of treatment program he says could have prevented Lewiston shootings
Former state Sen. John Nutting implored Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday to direct state agencies to better implement what’s known as the Progressive Treatment Program.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2023
Hallowell reelects Lapointe as mayor
Lapointe defeated Councilor Maureen Aucoin for the second time, winning another three years in office.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2023
Mainers rally in Augusta for stricter gun laws
Maine’s gun laws are currently under a national microscope, with questions about how Robert Card, who had been treated for mental illness, was allowed to purchase assault weapons.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2023
Flyers seeking recruits for local ‘militia’ raise alarm in Mount Vernon, Vienna
The founder of the militia, when contacted by a reporter using the phone number on the flier, said the group is meant to help teach locals survival and weapons skills.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2023
Auburn woman identified as victim of deadly car crash in Monmouth
Karen Dagostino, 43, died at the scene of the single-car crash on U.S. Route 202 Thursday. Police are continuing to investigate why she trailed off the road.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2023
Mills abruptly ends press conference on Lewiston shootings after questioning turns combative
Speaking at the State House on Monday afternoon, Gov. Janet Mills stopped short of calling for changes to state or federal gun laws.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2023
Few details known about gun used in Lewiston rampage
As the manhunt for Robert Card continues, questions about the kind of gun he allegedly used in Maine’s deadliest attack, and how he got it, remain unanswered.