A lot of young people aren’t aware that vape and e-cigarette products pose a serious threat to their health.
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Thousands lose power across central Maine after tropical storm blows through
Crews across central Maine were working to restore power Wednesday after high wind from Tropical Storm Isaias knocked down trees across the region when it blew through Tuesday night.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hot, dry conditions persist across Maine as summer reaches midway point
While the remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias are expected to begin sweeping through New England on Tuesday night, the forecast for August continues to suggest conditions that are both hotter and drier than average.
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Lawsuit accuses jail guards of using racial slur, assaulting Black inmate
The plaintiff has sued the officer who allegedly pepper sprayed him in the face and pinned him against a table.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Dry conditions shut down fire permits, drain wells across central Maine
With a moisture deficit that stretches back months, many of the state’s rivers are also running low.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec County Commissioners pass increased budget
To help municipalities with cash flow, commissioners voted to allow them to pay their county tax in two payments for this year only.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec County Budget Committee endorses budget proposal
The proposed budget, with its largest requested increase in nearly two decades, includes additional funding for the jail normally sought from the state Legislature, and to hire three additional deputies.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec County officials invite public to weigh in on budget
Winthrop resident Joe Pietroski questioned the need for increases in spending in the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office at a time when people are out of work and can’t afford increasing taxes.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine gym owners chafe at restrictions, await reopening decision
With their focus on health and safety, gym and fitness facility owners say they are frustrated with delays in reopening their businesses
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Investigators seek help locating Augusta arson suspect
Fire was reported early Sunday morning at Augusta convenience store on Riverside Drive.