There are hundreds of ‘problem roads’ in Maine, one expert says, pitting landowners against the general public.
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.
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Why Maine’s abandoned roads lead to lawsuits
The law around abandoned roads is tricky, often pitting public use against private land ownership.
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Front & Main’s new executive chef brings seasonal menus to Waterville
Matthew Zita began work at Front & Main over the holidays, but said he began implementing his vision for the restaurant last month.
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Manchester hires new fire chief, turning page after year of turmoil
Stephen Caswell will continue working part-time as Richmond’s fire chief while he takes on the new position in Manchester.
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Hallowell’s PFAS problem won’t be solved by Augusta valve, official says
Residents will likely have to wait several more years to have at-home access to PFAS-free drinking water.
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2025 Kenney Awards ceremony set for Friday in Augusta
The Kennebec Valley of Chamber of Commerce event honors winners in six categories, three of which are chosen on the night via live text voting.
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New Hallowell Food Pantry manager hopes to build on work of predecessor
The food pantry has seen a drastic increase in the number of residents seeking food assistance as prices and food insecurity rates skyrocket.
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Bridal, formal wear store set to open in downtown Hallowell
Owner Janie Maddocks says she wants Lady J’s Elegant Attire and Event Planning to be a welcoming place for customers.
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Hallowell City Manager Gary Lamb to step down in June
Lamb, 70, has been in the job since August 2021.
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130 gather at State House to oppose second Trump term
The Augusta demonstration was part of a worldwide day of protest two days before the second inauguration of Donald Trump.