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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Proposal would expand Norridgewock landfill, add composting
A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday on a proposal that would add landfill capacity as well as composting at the Crossroads Facility.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Antique automobile stolen from home in Nobleboro
The 1930 Ford Model A Coupe was discovered missing on Aug. 15, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Mills threatens to sue LePage administration for cutting off funds from Attorney General’s Office
Nearly $5 million is owed to Janet Mills’ office for legal services to state agencies, as an official from the office signals to legislators that the feud could affect child protective services.
Posted inFall sports, Field Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey a family affair at Skowhegan
Multiple generations have enjoyed success during Paula Doughty’s tenure with Indians.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
Somerset Career Center moves from Skowhegan to KVCC in Fairfield
The partnership among the Department of Labor, the Career Center and KVCC is a result of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act signed into law by President Barack Obama.
Posted inLocal & State
DuFour to be appointed interim councilor in Hallowell
Interested people have until Sept. 4 to submit election papers for four City Council positions.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Two Biddeford men accused of assaulting black man face federal hate crime charges
The pair already were charged with assault by the state and faced a civil rights complaint saying they targeted the victim because he is black.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
LePage’s proposed reforms to child protection system get mixed reaction at hearing
Bills to increase investment in caseworkers and foster families get support before a legislative committee, but lawmakers also hear complaints about systemic problems that have worsened because of the erosion in social services.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Police: Augusta man rejects neighbors’ food offer, threatens them with shotgun
Bruce Roy, 48, was arrested Sunday night in Augusta.