The application for a grant worth between $10 million and $30 million will be finalized this spring.
2019
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
New Year’s Eve brings more than snow to Waterville
More than snow was delivered Tuesday in Waterville as the Willis brothers filled the larder of the Mobil convenience store on Pleasant Street with Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. The snow added frost to the face of Caden Hopkins as he trudged down Front Street on his way to Walmart on Waterville Commons Drive. Carroll […]
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
New year brings raise for minimum-wage workers, in final phase of voter-approved plan
Maine’s minimum wage has risen from $7.50 to $12 an hour since voters approved the increases in 2016. Supporters say it has helped low-income workers, but critics say it has hurt small businesses.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan man arrested on weapons charge after traffic stop in Waterville
Raymond Ellis, Jr. was stopped by a Waterville police Monday night for driving with his headlights off and was arrested for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins says she’s open to calling witnesses in impeachment trial
Maine’s Republican senator also says it was inappropriate for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pledge ‘total coordination’ between the White House and the Senate during the trial.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Three remain hospitalized after fatal Standish crash
Owen Oates, 8, died in the three-vehicle crash on Route 35 Saturday morning that hospitalized his parents and the driver of one of the other vehicles.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture
Hi dogo: 2 new breeds recognized by American Kennel Club
A powerful Argentine big-game hunter and a sociable French water dog have made the American Kennel Club’s list of recognized breeds
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Justin Bieber to launch docu-series on YouTube in January
YouTube announced Tuesday that the 10-episode ‘Justin Bieber: Seasons’ will debut Jan. 27.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Times Record
Richmond officials set budget, warrant article to explore RSU 2 withdrawal
With the recommendation of the Budget Committee, Richmond selectmen set the budget to explore withdrawal at $50,000, to be used if town residents vote in March for continuing the process of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Twin sons of woman slain in Lewiston living with grandmother, still adjusting
LEWISTON — Twin boys who witnessed the fatal stabbing of their mother outside a local laundromat in 2018 are back in school and doing well academically, according to the victim’s uncle. Robert Patterson of Connecticut said the 12-year-old sons of his niece, Kimberly Dobbie, who would have turned 50 this year, are still adjusting to […]