Aryan Rai

Kennebec Journal

Aryan Rai is a reporter covering Hallowell, Winthrop, and other beats in central Maine for the Kennebec Journal. He graduated from Boston University in 2023 where he completed his master's degree in journalism, served as an editor for the Boston University News Service, interned as a statehouse correspondent for the Daily Hampshire Gazette and worked general assignments for the Boston Guardian. A native of India, Aryan now lives in Augusta.

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Published
September 18, 2023

A novel idea: Waterville woman launches book festival in Hallowell

The Maine Book Fest is expected to bring local authors, bibliophiles and booksellers to central Maine on Oct. 1.
Published
September 16, 2023

A downgraded Lee impacts central Maine, causing widespread power outages

There were several widespread outages in Somerset County, prompting county officials to seek assistance from neighboring states. In Kennebec County, Litchfield witnessed the highest number of outages affecting over 1,300 customers.
Published
September 12, 2023

Anonymous Zoom callers harass Hallowell officials, unleash hateful rants during council meeting

The city plans to change how it handles remote participation in response to the ‘absolutely disgusting’ incident, said City Manager Gary Lamb.
Published
September 7, 2023

Hallowell applies for temporary environmental steward to build trails, educate community

City officials are submitting a proposal to host a Maine Conservation Corps member, and have set aside $15,500 for the position.
Published
September 4, 2023

Monmouth considers water solutions amid high ‘forever chemical’ levels in wells

Town officials are exploring the prospect of expanding Monmouth’s centralized water distribution system to North Monmouth to help alleviate the situation.
Published
August 31, 2023

Vienna officials told utility pole survey next step in townwide broadband project

Officials said it will take at least another year to complete the $2.6 million project to improve internet speeds in the Kennebec County town.
Published
August 28, 2023

Winthrop employees improperly accrued more vacation hours than allowed, town manager says

Three former employees, including the former town manager who resigned earlier this year, collectively accrued 795 hours more than allowed and received a collective $51,253 to cover the hours.
Published
August 27, 2023

Hallowell tax rate for 2023-24 lower than officials had anticipated

At $23.05 per $1,000 in assessed valuation, the new tax represents an 85-cent increase to the previous rate, and will add $170 to the tax bill for a property valued at $200,000.
Published
August 26, 2023

Spirits flow in Oakland during Maine Open Winery Day

The celebration of local wineries seeks to encourage people to visit local wineries and try different products made with ingredients sourced from within the state.
Published
August 23, 2023

Two crew members die after plane crashes in Litchfield during training flight

The victims, who were not identified publicly Wednesday, were the only people aboard the Beechcraft turboprop, which was destroyed, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.