The Red Barn will stay in the Benedict family, while offering all of the same fried, tasty seafood.
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Augusta Downtown Alliance director leaving after just over one year
The organization said Jeremy Ashlock is leaving on good terms, and that it is seeking a new leader.
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Why is the water on Cobbosseecontee Stream so low?
Some residents are concerned about lower-than-usual stream levels, but officials say there’s no reason to worry.
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Sappi finishes Skowhegan mill’s $500 million paper machine overhaul
The company announced Tuesday it finished the conversion and expansion of Paper Machine No. 2 at its Somerset Mill, saying production will ramp to full volume in 2026.
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Winthrop among first towns in Maine to consider AI policy
Winthrop’s draft policy, based on recommendations from the Maine Municipal Association, addresses security and privacy.
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Skowhegan’s recent elections were impacted by conservative PAC money
Revive Home Town Maine PAC, led by two county commissioners and funded by a conservative nonprofit, spent thousands of dollars supporting three select board candidates.
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Old Hallowell Day, Ironman preparations and Revere Bell | Week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Fairfield-area school budget passes after failing June referendum
Residents voted to approve MSAD 49’s amended $35.2 million budget Tuesday after it failed in June’s referendum, sending the revised version to a Sept. 2 referendum vote.
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Maranacook community rallies behind dismissed principal
Community members are urging the Regional School Unit 38 board to reinstate a beloved principal after a superintendent’s decision.
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Maine’s 2nd District was a rare exception in polarized November election
Only 16 of 435 congressional districts nationwide supported a House candidate and a presidential candidate from different parties, and one of those districts is in Maine.