Rumford, Dixfield women identified as victims of deadly crash in Albion

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Published
October 10, 2023

Rumford, Dixfield women identified as victims of deadly crash in Albion

Kandi L. Carrier, 38, of Rumford, died Friday after the van she was riding in collided with a pickup truck. The van's driver, Mandy L. Thibodeau, 46, of Dixfield, was injured and is in fair condition at a Bangor hospital.
Published
October 9, 2023

Unity man faces charges after crash that killed one, injured one in Albion

Stephen Bard, 51, is facing several charges after the crash Friday near the intersection of Belfast and Unity roads.
Published
October 9, 2023

Bicyclist suffers head injury when he crashes into SUV driven by Fairfield woman at Augusta traffic circle, police say

Edward D. Kilian, 50, of Sanford was taken to the hospital Sunday after he failed to yield the right of way while riding his bicycle through Cony Circle, according to officials.
Published
October 9, 2023

Races for mayor, City Council heat up in Hallowell

City Councilor Maureen AuCoin is challenging Mayor George Lapointe for the mayoral position, and longtime Councilor Michael Frett is vying with newcomer Hannah Barry to represent Ward 2.
Published
October 8, 2023

One killed, one injured in two-vehicle crash in Albion

One person expected to be charged in two-vehicle crash Friday at corner of Belfast and Unity roads.

Published
October 8, 2023

Kennebec Water District completes review in aftermath of fatal Waterville fire

The district launched a review of properties with backflow prevention devices after it was discovered following a May fire at Elm Towers that the residential facility did not have such a device, allowing firefighting foam to enter the public water system.
Published
October 8, 2023

Johnson Hall co-founder says renovation of Gardiner theater is ‘beyond our expectation’

Four decades after Denise and Benny Reehl formed a group to buy Johnson Hall, renovations to the historic opera house are nearing completion. To meet the requirements of the tax credit program funding part of the work, the building must be safe for occupancy by Dec. 31.
Published
October 8, 2023

How school boards statewide were pushed to allow the public to speak

A recent state law requires that public comments on education matters be allowed at school board meetings, even as a new effort is underway to restrict such commenting.
Published
October 8, 2023

Free speech or uncivil discourse? Maine association advises tamping down on public comments at school board meetings

The Maine School Management Association has suggested schools adopt policies that prohibit offensive speech and complaints against specific staff or students at board meetings, but First Amendment advocates say it's a step too far.
Published
October 7, 2023

Strange brews, games, provide break from beer at Swine & Stein

Mead, kombucha, cider, wine, join beer at annual festival.