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Published
November 2, 2024

On opening day of deer season, some hunters largely unfazed by PFAS advisory

Hunters who got off to a quick, successful start to the season Saturday morning in areas around two new “Do Not Eat” advisory areas said they avoided the affected areas and were not concerned about contamination in nearby places.
Published
September 3, 2024

Waterville fire chief leaving to become state fire marshal

In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Waterville City Manager Bryan Kaenrath told the City Council that fire Chief Shawn Esler will be leaving his position Oct. 3 to become the new state fire marshal.
Published
May 8, 2024

How sweet it is: Winslow student crowned 2024 American Honey Princess

Of America's roughly 200,000 beekeepers, less than 1% are in Maine. Lainey Bell aims to change that through her newfound royalty.
Published
March 17, 2024

State Senate candidate’s campaign flyer featuring Winslow town councilors raises ethics concerns

Michael Perkins, a Republican candidate for the Maine Senate, released a flyer that some residents and town officials say could mislead voters into thinking he has been endorsed by the Winslow Town Council and town of Winslow.
Published
January 19, 2024

Vassalboro man arrested on charge of manslaughter in woman’s campfire death

Travis Mitchell, 31, of Vassalboro, was indicted and arrested Thursday in connection with the death of Liza Bragg, 46, who died last year after sustaining fatal burn injuries from a campfire.

Published
January 8, 2024

Former director of Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency charged with stalking, invasion of computer privacy

Arthur E. True, 50, of Albion resigned as director of the agency last April, the same month the incidents allegedly took place.
Published
October 9, 2023

Unity man faces charges after crash that killed one, injured one in Albion

Stephen Bard, 51, is facing several charges after the crash Friday near the intersection of Belfast and Unity roads.
Published
August 30, 2023

With eye toward planned transmission project, Albion residents OK moratorium on utility lines, corridors

Residents approved the measure at a special town meeting Monday in a vote that's in response to the Aroostook Renewable Gateway Project.
Published
July 19, 2023

Farmers roll out tractors, trucks in central Maine to protest proposed transmission corridor

Supporters of the proposed transmission corridor tout the jobs the project would generate, but central Maine farmers say its construction could destroy farms that have operated for generations.
Published
April 27, 2023

State expands fish consumption warning due to PFAS contamination

It is now advising that people eat no more than 1 meal a month of largemouth bass from Number One Pond in Sanford.

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