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Ethan Horton
Staff Writer
Ethan covers local politics and the environment for the Kennebec Journal, and he runs the weekly Kennebec Beat newsletter. He joined the KJ in 2024 shortly after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in journalism and political science and was an editor for The Daily Tar Heel. For better or worse, Ethan always wanted to live in Maine.
Posted inMaine
Everything you need to know about your Maine town meeting
Town meetings can be daunting — but they’re the best opportunity for residents to make their voices heard at the municipal level.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Central Maine, Sun Journal name new managing editors
Ben Bragdon will be the Sun Journal’s new managing editor and Jessica Lowell was promoted to managing editor of the Central Maine newspapers.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Waterville’s Northern Light Inland Hospital to close in June
The hospital had diminished its outpatient and maternal care services in recent months.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Belfast man charged with murder of his wife at a Readfield home
Samuel Whittemore, 34, of Belfast, was charged with murder after Margaux Whittemore, his wife, was found dead outside his parents’ home in Readfield Wednesday.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
One woman killed, another injured in Readfield; man in custody
Maine State Police responded to 28 Giles Road on Wednesday, where officials said a woman was found deceased and another woman was found injured.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Stolen U-Haul crashes into FedEx van during high-speed police chase in central Maine
The 90 mph chase through Winthrop and Monmouth on Tuesday ended with a crash that totaled 2 vehicles.
Posted inMaine, News
Status of Hallowell’s cannabis shop moratorium unclear
The City Council voted last Monday for a six-month pause on new marijuana businesses, but failed to follow proper processes under state law and the city charter.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Sidney slaying suspect’s initial court appearance delayed
Megan McDonald, 39, was charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old boy in Sidney last week.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Killing of teen leaves central Maine community with slew of questions
Police arrested a 39-year-old woman Friday in connection with what was ruled a homicide but have yet to release the name of the 14-year-old victim.