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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PublishedAugust 8, 2023
Augusta elementary school ups security after people found living on school grounds
Two people were issued trespassing notices recently after police found them living at the Lillian P. Hussey School.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2023
Large areas of milfoil found in Cobbossee Lake deal latest blow in enduring battle against invasive plant
A survey team has found large infestations of Eurasian water milfoil near the Outlet Bridge in Manchester. Divers are to gauge the extent of the spread this week.
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PublishedJuly 19, 2023
In wake of high court ruling, generator outside Mount Vernon Community Center prompts questions about a double standard
Five years after a couple were ordered to remove a generator that was too close to Minnehonk Lake, the town has installed a generator even closer to the same lake.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2023
Maine tightens rules for fishing striped bass following ‘unprecedented’ year
Recreational anglers will be prohibited from harvesting striped bass smaller than 28 and larger than 31 inches. The previous regulation had a 35-inch limit.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2023
Mills signs bill to protect Maine’s loon population from painted lead fishing tackle
Under the new law, retailers will be prohibited from selling painted lead fishing jigs beginning Sept. 1, 2024, while users will be banned from casting such tackle into state waters beginning Sept. 1, 2026.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
Winthrop officials working on houseboat ordinance for town waters
The ordinance would prohibit houseboats from being tethered or moored overnight on the town’s water bodies to preserve water quality and aquatic life.
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PublishedJune 22, 2023
Winthrop writer’s book of puns, poems and essays wins indie award
John Branning’s anthology, ‘The Best I Can Do,’ was recognized recently by the largest book awards program for independent publishers.
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PublishedJune 19, 2023
Two injured in head-on collision on I-95 in Augusta
A motorist who was traveling the wrong way when involved in the crash is suspected of driving under the influence, police said.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
Restrictions repealed, all boaters allowed to set anchor in Winthrop waters
The Town Council has lifted a policy requiring boaters to own shorefront property in order to set anchor in town waters. A new committee has 1 year to make recommendations on how to proceed.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Following multiple camp break-ins on Hoyt Island, police continue search for leads
Several seasonal residences on the island in Belgrade were damaged recently, and a suspect has not yet been identified.