An updated forecast calls for less snow inland — but still close to a foot — while heavier snow totals are predicted near the coast.
March 2018
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Search committee begins looking for new RSU 38 superintendent
Superintendent Donna Wolfrom came to the Readfield-based district in 2012 and will leave at the end of the school year to lead the Cape Elizabeth Schools district.
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Posted inLocal & State
Industry residents to consider road projects at Town Meeting
Voters will be asked to increase the paving budget by $70,000 over last year’s budget and to borrow $400,000 for paving.
Posted inLocal & State
Construction on schedule for new Hallowell fire station
The station is being built using money pledged by an anonymous donor and is expected to be ready for the Hallowell Fire Department in early April.
Posted inLocal & State
Farmington fire forces tenants to shelter with friends, family
The attic of the six-unit apartment building was damaged heavily by fire; and the first, second and third floors were damaged by water.
Posted inLocal & State
Cat, owner in Gardiner get stuck in tree, prompting firefighter response
The owner made it down before firefighters arrived in response to the call, but the cat was still in the tree, the fire chief said.
Posted inMaine Crime
Wilton man accused of sexual assault against woman
Steven Eddy Pare allegedly choked the woman until she lost consciousness, according to police.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News, Politics
Lawmakers support sweeping changes to Maine’s medical marijuana rules
The proposed changes include increasing the number of dispensary licenses and loosening requirements under which medical marijuana can be used.
Posted inLocal & State
Friends remember Vaughan Orchard, homeless man who roamed downtown Waterville
“He was a gentle soul and he helped all the other homeless,” said Betty Palmer, executive director of Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter.