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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PublishedOctober 26, 2023
Woman dies when car hits tree in Monmouth
The fatal crash happened near the intersection of U.S. Route 202 and Ouellette Lane, officials said.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2023
Bagel craze spreads through central Maine
Augusta-area residents’ appetite for the beloved ring-shape bread is growing. Two bagel shops have opened in the city in the last year, and another is set to open in Winthrop at the end of October.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2023
‘Maine Cabin Masters’ fandom drives tourists to Manchester
The show’s popularity has also allowed designer Ashley Morrill to branch out with a new homeware company called Rustic County. The ninth season of the cabin-restoration program will begin airing on Oct. 23.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2023
Hallowell Pride Alliance complaint citing Fire Department ‘bias’ prompts city probe
In addition to the allegations of bias, city officials are working to address the lack of staffing during parades.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2023
As transport group faces staffing, funding shortages, officials say need for transportation outweighs resources
The anti-poverty nonprofit agency, known also as KVCAP, aims to help people in need get from point A to point B.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2023
Hallowell bans pesticides, OKs fertilizers on private property
The new rules, seen in only a handful of Maine municipalities, are to go into effect in January.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Hallowell residents gather to celebrate love following recent council meeting Zoom-bombing
The get-together was prompted by an incident at a recent council meeting where anonymous individuals joined remotely and spouted racist, homophobic, and antisemitic comments.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
Police: Waterville man hospitalized after leading officers on multicounty chase in stolen fuel truck
Paul Hatch, 37, was injured after the truck flipped onto its side on state Route 133, according to officials. He is expected to be transferred to the Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta after being released from the hospital.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2023
Anonymous Zoom callers harass Hallowell officials, unleash hateful rants during council meeting
The city plans to change how it handles remote participation in response to the ‘absolutely disgusting’ incident, said City Manager Gary Lamb.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2023
Hallowell applies for temporary environmental steward to build trails, educate community
City officials are submitting a proposal to host a Maine Conservation Corps member, and have set aside $15,500 for the position.