A bill pending in the Maine Legislature would swap a statue of Gov. William King – Maine’s first governor – with one honoring Civil War hero Gen. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain.
February 2015
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine, News
Susan Kimball reports: Shelter readies 3 blind, deaf dogs for adoption
The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland says the dogs are brothers and are adjusting well after being rescued from a Tennessee home filled with animal waste and garbage.
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Posted inMaine, News
LePage and head of Maine housing authority oppose bond for senior housing
Both issue statements against a bipartisan initiative that would build 1,000 units of much-needed senior housing statewide.
Posted inSports
Rams, Broncos pick up Unified basketball wins
Cony downed Waterville 56-26 in Augusta Thursday night.
Posted inMaine
Sen. Roger Katz predicts state revenue sharing will continue
The former mayor reassured Augusta council Thursday night, but said Maine’s tax system needs reform.
Posted inMaine
Waterville Paris Street fire started in bedroom
Investigators are still seeking the cause of the fire early Monday morning in Waterville’s South End that left 12 people homeless.
Posted inMaine
Father, son lose everything in New Vineyard fire
The Tuesday night blaze, which destroyed a home and barn on Main Street, was blamed on wood stove ashes.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine, Winter sports
Sophomores lead way for Waterville hockey
The group of 10 have been crucial in the Purple Panthers’ playoff run.
Posted inMaine
Wilton post office closed because of roof problem
Other post offices, including Jay’s, will take over Wilton duties for the time being.
Posted inMaine
Fairfield food pantry is ‘like a second home’
The new Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry in the Gerald Hotel is a permanent replacement for space in Waterville’s former Immaculate Heart Catholic Church.