Kennebec County has no shortage of live music this summer, and the shows are mostly free.
Abigail Pritchard
Staff Writer
Abigail covers Waterville and its neighboring towns for the Morning Sentinel. She received her master’s in journalism from Boston University and was formerly the editor-in-chief of American University’s student newspaper, The Eagle. Her work has appeared in various Massachusetts-based publications and she previously worked as the Statehouse correspondent for The New Bedford Light. When she’s not working, Abigail enjoys cooking, reading and overpaying for coffee she could make at home.
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Waterville passes budget, increasing tax rate by nearly 5%
Disagreement over an economic development position meant the council had to vote twice on the $66.8 million school and municipal budget.
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Belgrade delays decision to put citizen budget initiative on November ballot
The Board of Selectpersons will consider it again in August after Belgrade’s budget committee reviews the proposed ordinance and any possible conflicts with the law are considered.
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Oakland councilor flags conflict of interest over police cruiser repair
Councilor Kelly Roderick said using the auto repair shop of Council Chairman Mike Perkins appears to be a conflict of interest.
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Belgrade woman continues push to curb town spending, promote transparency
The citizen’s initiative would limit tax increases and require more transparency from town officials.
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Central Maine’s economy has evolved over 250 years. Where will it go next?
Natural resources and remote workers will play big roles, according to these experts.
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Oakland council passes mobile home health and safety ordinance on 1st reading
Councilors asked to see changes to the ordinance before they review it again July 22.
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Construction to begin on Carter Memorial Bridge connecting Waterville, Winslow
The bridge will remain open to 2-way traffic until late July.
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What to know before setting off fireworks in central Maine
In all of central Maine’s cities, you’ll need a permit to set off fireworks.
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Oakland town officials interested in recruiting a data center
Councilors say they don’t want to drive away an industry that could bring new tax revenue.