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Ethan Horton
Staff Writer
Ethan covers local politics and the environment for the Kennebec Journal, and he runs the weekly Kennebec Beat newsletter. He joined the KJ in 2024 shortly after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in journalism and political science and was an editor for The Daily Tar Heel. For better or worse, Ethan always wanted to live in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Brunswick to Augusta rail trail nears vote, but questions remain
The Lower Road rail line, which has not been used consistently since the 1980s, could be replaced with a multiuse trail if state lawmakers give their approval, but a rail company is also interested in the line.
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Posted inBusiness, News
All-day bagel and pizza shop to open in next month in downtown Hallowell
After serving bagels in the morning, owner Ryan Ellis said he hopes to keep Lately’s open to serve New York-style pizza to Hallowell’s late-night crowd.
Posted inNews
Hallowell drinking water exceeds state regulation for forever chemicals
Hallowell Water District testing late last month showed drinking water in the city contained its highest PFAS levels in at least the past three years.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston man killed in late-night Readfield crash
Police say Steven Gregoire, 43, likely fell asleep at the wheel and was killed instantly when he drove off the road and hit several trees.
Posted inNews
Hallowell library to miss out on $26,000 after tax district confusion
The Hubbard Free Library has not been added to the city’s downtown TIF district because of a misunderstanding over allowable expenses, blocking thousands in City Council-approved funding.
Posted inMaine
Everything you need to know about your Maine town meeting
Town meetings can be daunting — but they’re the best opportunity for residents to make their voices heard at the municipal level.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Central Maine, Sun Journal name new managing editors
Ben Bragdon will be the Sun Journal’s new managing editor and Jessica Lowell was promoted to managing editor of the Central Maine newspapers.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Waterville’s Northern Light Inland Hospital to close in June
The hospital had diminished its outpatient and maternal care services in recent months.
Posted inNews
Hallowell asks for bids, proposals to renovate historic fire station
This is the second time Hallowell officials have tried to offload the building, but the first attempt solicited only one bid, which the city rejected.