The special meeting Thursday evening was called to address “questions arising on social media platforms, FOAA requests, Select Board un-involvement and any other topics that may be of question.”
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.
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Kennebec Land Trust to dedicate three new conservation areas
The new lots, which will be open to the public, add more than 160 acres to KLT’s extensive portfolio of permanently conserved land.
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Winslow town manager quits, Town Council has not accepted his resignation
Steve Soucy is working a ‘modified work schedule’ following his resignation after only three months on the job.
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Readfield man in critical condition after motorcycle crash in Winthrop
Keith Anderson, 28, was driving his motorcycle south on Route 133 when a car made a left turn from the northbound lane in front of him.
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Approvals expired on a controversial Gardiner housing project. What’s next?
Paul Boghossian’s Gardiner Green project was approved by the city more than two years ago and nothing has been done since.
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Why is the water on Cobbosseecontee Stream so low?
Some residents are concerned about lower-than-usual stream levels, but officials say there’s no reason to worry.
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Winthrop among first towns in Maine to consider AI policy
Winthrop’s draft policy, based on recommendations from the Maine Municipal Association, addresses security and privacy.
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Skowhegan’s recent elections were impacted by conservative PAC money
Revive Home Town Maine PAC, led by two county commissioners and funded by a conservative nonprofit, spent thousands of dollars supporting three select board candidates.
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Hammond Lumber Company to buy Waterville-based Ware-Butler, expanding its footprint
Hammond Lumber, based in Belgrade, will add 12 locations in Maine and New Hampshire and consolidate three other stores.
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Private Swan Island ferry emerges amid debate over public transportation
Since the ferry service linking Richmond to the island was ended in 2023, the public could access Swan Island only with a personal boat or kayak until this month.