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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PublishedFebruary 11, 2024
Monmouth mulls limiting access to town beach for nonresidents, nontaxpayers
The proposed town beach ordinance, the details of which are not yet finalized, will bar nonresidents and nontaxpayers from going to the beach unless they purchase a daily or weekly beach pass from the town office.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2024
More refugees, asylum seekers are arriving in central Maine in search of a better life
Officials say soaring rents and limited availability of housing units in Portland, Lewiston, and other big cities is driving more refugees and asylum seekers to central Maine neighborhoods like Augusta and Waterville.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2024
Hallowell businesses still reeling from historic Kennebec River flooding
Some shops are hoping to reopen by early February. Meanwhile, local organizations are collaborating to assist with recovery efforts and prepare for future disasters.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2024
Police: Fire at Readfield home, barn and camper was set intentionally
The blaze was reported around 8 a.m. Wednesday on Cherrywood Lane. Police have not arrested anyone in connection with the incident.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2023
Augusta, Hallowell businesses tallying losses as floodwaters recede
Historic flooding has delivered a blow to downtown Augusta and Hallowell businesses during one of the busiest times of year.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2023
Fayette residents donate woodlands to land trust for conservation
The 53-acre Bamford Pond Woodland Conservation Area protects scenic woodland and wetland habitats in an area untouched by infrastructural developments.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2023
Construction of new, expanded Litchfield Food Bank nears completion
The Plains Road facility, which is three times larger than the current space used by the food bank, will enable patrons to come in and select their own food items for the first time.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2023
Around 20 crashes reported on I-95 north of Waterville
The interstate at 174 southbound is now open, according to Shannon Moss of the Maine Department of Public Safety.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2023
As Winthrop Planning Board nears completion of mining regulations, residents voice concerns about transparency
Town Manager Anthony Wilson said the Planning Board is close to wrapping up the draft ordinance, which will be discussed at tonight’s meeting.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
Hallowell city manager reprimanded for initial response to Pride Alliance complaint
City Manager Gary Lamb was reprimanded in a letter from the City Council for his initial response to a complaint brought by the Hallowell Pride Alliance about the Fire Department’s not providing traffic and safety coverage for the group’s annual parade.
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