Stealing political signs from a public right-of-way can be penalized with a $250 fine, and a person who takes a sign from private property can be charged with theft, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
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 inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Main Street reopens in Richmond after propane leak caused closure
A section of Main Street in Richmond was closed for nearly two hours Tuesday morning, prompting drivers to detour around a primary access point to and from Interstate 295.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan-area schools, New Balance locked down Friday during search
No direct threat was made against the schools in RSU/MSAD 54, but the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office notified district leadership out of caution while they were searching for Stevens this morning.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Winthrop Utilities District customers could soon see 18.4% sewer rate increase
The rate increase, which would be spread out over two years, is intended to cover a sewer project that came in well over its initial estimate.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Monmouth police arrest Winthrop man after convenience store burglary
Police say Zach Lowe, 32, allegedly broke through the front window at Phil’s Super Variety & Grill early Tuesday and took lottery tickets, cash and cigarettes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Winthrop Utilities District trustees to discuss proposed 16% sewer rate hike Tuesday
The increase would be split between the next two years, with an 8% increase effective at the start of 2025 and 2026.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Two incumbents, two newcomers running for Gardiner City Council
Incumbent Kathy Brown is not running again, meaning the Gardiner City Council will have at least one new member.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Q&A: What is a property tax revaluation and how does it work?
Several central Maine communities are approaching a revaluation, raising questions for many property owners about their tax bills.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
City Council candidate drops out, endorses opponent in Hallowell’s only contested municipal race
David Gilbert told supporters Thursday that he would not be running and supports Benjamin Coolidge Gagnon’s candidacy for the seat.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Watch: 100-year-old restored clock lifted into Readfield Union Meeting House
The 1930 clock was restored recently as part of a decadeslong renovation of the historic building.