Maine Department of Transportation workers inspect the condition of the underside of the Harry Bridge over Sandy River in Farmington Falls today.
September 2013
Changes to Skowhegan’s Indian sculpture site draw concern from selectmen
Plans to renovate the site of the iconic Skowhegan Indian sculpture, and to change the sculpture’s orientation, drew criticism from selectmen Tuesday, which was welcomed by the executive director of Main Street Skowhegan.
Augusta considers standards, inspections for General Assistance housing
Augusta city councilors on Thursday will consider whether to set minimum standards and require inspections of rental units for those who receive General Assistance housing money from the city.
Bath Iron Works finalist to build new Coast Guard cutters
The new generation of ships will feature increased range and endurance, more powerful weapons, better surveillance and a larger flight deck.
Veterans’ cemetery maintenance mess covers some headstones with weeds
The daughter of a couple buried at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta said the conditions of the cemetery were so disgraceful during a recent visit that she wanted to exhume her parents’ bodies and take them elsewhere.
Vassalboro town manager named to municipal group’s executive committee
Vassalboro Town Manager Mary Sabins was recently elected to the Maine Municipal Association’s 12-member executive committee, according to a news release from the organization.
Patriots re-sign Maine native Matt Mulligan
He takes the roster spot of running back Shane Vereen, who broke his wrist on Sunday and has been placed on injured reserve.
Bravo’s restaurant to be reborn in Hallowell this week
Bravo’s Southwest Bistro will open for dinner some night this week, in the same building as Cafe de Bangkok, before a full phase-in next week, owner Jim Remley said.
Inland, Redington-Fairview hospitals sign natural gas deals with Summit
Summit Natural Gas announced Tuesday that it will supply Inland Hospital and Redington-Fairview Hospital with natural gas service.
Journalism center hires MaineShare executive as chief operations officer
The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting has hired Hildie J. Lipson, of Wayne, a former executive at MaineShare, as its chief operating officer.