The spike in complaints about people smoking, drinking and using filthy language at the town beach at Maranacook Lake has led local officials to consider ways to cut down on reported nuisances.
July 2016
Waterville councilors say there was nothing left to cut in city budget
Reaction to Tuesday’s override of Mayor Nick Isgro’s veto of the $38 million budget was fast and furious, but those who voted for the budget say the recent revaluation is to blame for high tax bills.
Poliquin refuses to comment on Trump after GOP nomination
U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin toured a Hartland tannery Wednesday and said only ‘I don’t get involved in the presidential election’ in response to a question about whether he backs the Republican presidential nominee.
Somerset County commissioners renew police contract with Madison
The contract approved Wednesday extends the agreement between Madison and the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office for shared services and includes a change regarding how officer training is paid for.
Four buildings owned by Colby to be torn down as part of downtown Waterville revitalization
The former Levine’s building and those across Main Street from it will be razed by fall, and the Hains building will undergo major renovation.
Youth baseball teams prep for New England tournaments
Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken prep for tough competition
Four plead guilty to Dexter area drug conspiracy
The four, from Dexter, Harmony and Stetson, distributed oxycodone and cocaine, were among 10 arrestedin April 2015.
AUTO RACING NOTES: Travis Benjamin hits midseason form
2-time Oxford 250 champion and Petit Motorsports rebound from rocky start to year.
Somerset County court for May 22-June 4, 2016
Closed cases from Skowhegan District Court and Somerset County Superior Court
Burglar wearing Donald Trump mask breaks into Buxton stores
Low’s Variety and Main Street Variety are targeted early Wednesday by a burglar wielding a baseball bat.