Week In Photos Jan. 27-Feb. 3, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.Read More
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Their work was delayed, but not denied, as Unity Amish prepare for year ahead
After warmer temperatures earlier in the winter postponed their efforts, about 30 members of the Amish community spent Thursday carving
Read MoreLawmakers consider commercial EV truck rebate trial
But some lawmakers think the state should use its electric vehicle funding to help low- and middle-income Mainers who are
Read MoreNRCM working to bring Atlantic Salmon back to Sandy River
FARMINGTON — The Natural Resources Council of Maine [NRCM] is making their presence known in Franklin County as they gear
Read MoreNo one to be refused overnight shelter in Augusta during arctic blast, director of warming center says
Life-threatening cold temperatures expected Friday and Saturday will put unhoused people at risk. Members of the South Parish Congregational Church
Read MoreProposal asking for $3.7 Million to fund Maine Climate Corps
Legislators are considering whether to bolster the corps’ ranks with $3.7 million to pay for four leadership positions and 50
Read More2022 set another record for drug overdose deaths in Maine
A report released Thursday by the Maine Attorney General’s Office indicated 716 individuals died last year from overdoses, 80 more
Read MoreHallowell police chief resigns to work as patrol officer in Gardiner
Scott MacMaster was appointed as Hallowell’s police chief in early 2020 and will return to a department he previously worked
Read MoreMaine developing PFAS safety levels for locally grown food
Preliminary research shows some crops, like potatoes and squash, could be safely grown on a contaminated farm, while others, like
Read MoreAugusta considers rental housing inspections and licensing, with $100 per unit yearly fee
The proposal would help address the growing amount of unsafe rental housing conditions in the city, officials say.Read More
Read MoreBusiness manager of Augusta school district steps down ahead of budget preparation
The district is searching for an interim replacement for Kathy Casparius “as soon as possible,” said Board of Education Chair
Read MoreLawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes
Environmentalists hail plan to allocate $18 million in additional funds to boost water quality projects for Maine’s lakesRead More
Read MoreFairfield residents discuss improvements for Mill Island Park
Fairfield officials held an open house Tuesday evening for residents to share how they would like to see Mill Island
Read MoreBill would extend eligibility for special education services
Some school districts, however, balk at cost and opponents question whether the public school system is the right place to
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