Aryan Rai

Kennebec Journal

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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Published
October 22, 2023

Bagel craze spreads through central Maine

Augusta-area residents’ appetite for the beloved ring-shape bread is growing. Two bagel shops have opened in the city in the last year, and another is set to open in Winthrop at the end of October.
Published
October 13, 2023

‘Maine Cabin Masters’ fandom drives tourists to Manchester

The show’s popularity has also allowed designer Ashley Morrill to branch out with a new homeware company called Rustic County. The ninth season of the cabin-restoration program will begin airing on Oct. 23.
Published
September 26, 2023

Winthrop extends temporary ban on quarrying

A moratorium was set to expire on Sept. 30 after a similar motion failed to pass during the last council meeting on Sept. 11.
Published
September 20, 2023

Stolen fuel truck driver eludes spike mats in Oxford while leading officers on multicounty chase

Paul Hatch, 37, was injured after the truck flipped onto its side on state Route 133, according to officials.
Published
September 18, 2023

A novel idea: Waterville woman launches book festival in Hallowell

The Maine Book Fest is expected to bring local authors, bibliophiles and booksellers to central Maine on Oct. 1.
Published
September 12, 2023

Anonymous Zoom callers harass Hallowell officials, unleash hateful rants during council meeting

The city plans to change how it handles remote participation in response to the ‘absolutely disgusting’ incident, said City Manager Gary Lamb.
Published
September 4, 2023

Monmouth considers water solutions amid high ‘forever chemical’ levels in wells

Town officials are exploring the prospect of expanding Monmouth’s centralized water distribution system to North Monmouth to help alleviate the situation.
Published
August 28, 2023

Winthrop employees improperly accrued more vacation hours than allowed, town manager says

Three former employees, including the former town manager who resigned earlier this year, collectively accrued 795 hours more than allowed and received a collective $51,253 to cover the hours.
Published
August 26, 2023

Spirits flow in Oakland during Maine Open Winery Day

The celebration of local wineries seeks to encourage people to visit local wineries and try different products made with ingredients sourced from within the state.
Published
August 23, 2023

Two crew members die after plane crashes in Litchfield during training flight

The victims, who were not identified publicly Wednesday, were the only people aboard the Beechcraft turboprop, which was destroyed, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

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