Chelsea man dies of burn injuries from fire pit

Daniel Albert, 68, sustained burns to over 45% of his body on April 26.

Minot voters pass $1.95 million municipal budget

About 25 residents approved all 46 Town Meeting warrant items on a snowy Saturday morning.

Mexico woman dies from injuries suffered in Andover snowmobile crash

Dorothy McPherson, 46, was riding alone Saturday on an Andover trail.

Photos: Maine Legislature opens 131st session

Lawmakers met Wednesday, the first day of the new legislative session. Swearing-in Day at the Maine State Capitol is usually an exercise in pomp and circumstance, with new lawmakers getting to know each other, the process and the building and rookies and veterans alike on the hunt for good committee assignments. But between Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, becoming the first Black speaker of the House of Representatives and a looming vote on Mills’ proposed $474 million emergency winter energy relief plan, this first day of a new Legislature felt different.

Photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Photo album: Woodcarvers showcase their talents at Auburn event

The Maine Wood Carvers Association 2022 Show and Competition was held Saturday at the Woman’s Literary Union in Auburn.

State trooper finds missing Vassalboro man, carries him to safety

Trooper Tyler Harrington locates an 82-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease after the man is reported missing from his home.

More teachers getting vaccinated while schools have gotten more innovative because of COVID-19

One Lewiston principal says with vaccine availability, there is a “noticeable shift among staff,” while the state’s education commissioner notes “amazing innovations have blossomed out of this experience, many of which will help to redesign education in the future for the better.”

Volunteers bringing steam locomotive back to life in Maine

A group of volunteers is slowly but surely restoring life to the last steam-powered locomotive operated by Maine Central Railroad

Minot to celebrate oldest citizen with open house

An open house is planned for Sunday to celebrate Noella Hemond, Minot’s oldest citizen, who turns 100 on Christmas Day.

Advocates investigate program charged with defense of defendants

Plea deals handed out and negotiated before defendants meet with the state’s free ‘Lawyer of the Day’ have Maine defense attorneys calling a constitutional foul.