The developer plans to hold a public informational meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Waterville City Council’s chambers.
Ethan Horton
Staff Writer
Ethan covers local politics and the environment for the Kennebec Journal, and he runs the weekly Kennebec Beat newsletter. He joined the KJ in 2024 shortly after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in journalism and political science and was an editor for The Daily Tar Heel. For better or worse, Ethan always wanted to live in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Capitol Police merger advances despite Republican pushback
Republican lawmakers and Capitol Police union criticize merger bill over pay gaps and inefficiencies.
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Posted inLocal & State
Collapsed Augusta Civic Center wall was ‘compromised,’ report says
The engineering firm Harriman was hired to examine the scene of a wall collapse in an Augusta Civic Center locker room, which injured one Monmouth Academy boys basketball player last month.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
3 takeaways on the Augusta School Board’s preliminary budget proposal
The board OK’d a 9.2% increase to the school department’s budget, but much remains to be finalized.
Posted inElections, Local & State
Meet the candidates running for Sidney Select Board
2 candidates are on the ballot Friday for a 3-year term on the board, and 2 others are competing as write-ins for a 2-year term.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
3 takeaways on Hallowell-based RSU 2’s budget draft
Local taxpayer contribution would increase by about 3.4%, with the largest spending jump coming in salaries and benefits.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta could have a low-barrier homeless shelter soon. But guardrails are the focus for now.
While city officials support having such a shelter, it’s taking time to work out the details.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Man charged with murder in February shooting in Augusta appears in court
Edward Longley, 30, of Skowhegan, is being held without bail at Somerset County Jail in Madison.
Posted inBusiness, Guides, Local & State, News
Applying for a Homestead Exemption on your Maine property, explained
Applications for the program that reduces taxes on primary residences are due April 1.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Skowhegan man arrested in connection with February fatal shooting in Augusta
Billyjack Curtis, 51, was killed in the Feb. 2 shooting on Flagg Street.