The cause of the fire, which broke out around 7 p.m. Thursday, was under investigation.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Beating of handcuffed man casts doubt on Maine State Police’s perfect record of clearing officers
The agency has reviewed nearly 3 dozen complaints about use of force in the past decade. None were found to be excessive.
advertisement
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Maine’s Role Model will be the musical guest on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Tucker Pillsbury, the Maine-born singer known as Role Model, will perform on the NBC late night show’s second episode of the season, Oct. 11.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Garland woman accused in Hartland killing denied bail
Bonnie Coombs, charged with murder in the death of her sister, Velma Withee, will remain in county jail while she awaits a trial.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, News
She’s worked at Waterville McDonald’s 50 years | Column
LouAnn Lindie, 66, started working at the restaurant on Main Street when she was 16 and never left.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Farmington Fair in full swing
Rich Abrahamson captures details of a day at the fair.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Biddeford Democrat is latest candidate to enter U.S. Senate race against Collins
Daira Smith-Rodriguez, who spent nearly 15 years as a civilian contracting officer for the U.S. Air Force, announced her candidacy Thursday.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Harbor burning reenactment gives a look at Portland’s role in Revolutionary War
Visitors to the Maine State Pier on Saturday relived the bombardment of Portland Harbor by the British that took place during the Burning of Falmouth in 1775.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
MaineHealth launches membership-based primary care model
The new system is based on monthly fees and aims to improve access to health care providers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Extreme drought grips parts of Maine as lengthy dry spell worsens
Rain could arrive later next week, but forecasters say it’s too soon to know yet whether it will be the wetting downpours that most of the state desperately needs.