Voters at Town Meeting also approved paying emergency responders.
Madeline St. Amour
Madeline St. Amour covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, Vassalboro, China and Unity, as well as crime and the new Fiberight plant in Hampden. She started at the Sentinel in the spring of 2016 after graduating from the University at Albany in New York, where she worked as a stringer for the Associated Press at the Capitol bureau covering the minimum wage issue and tuition at public colleges. When sheโs not in the newsroom, she enjoys trying new recipes, traveling and hiking.
Residents at China Town Meeting to vote on Causeway Road projects, firefighter pay
The $2.22 million town budget will not affect the tax rate, the town manager said, even as residents consider proposals.
Unity group envisions five projects to help make town a ‘destination’
With help from GrowSmart Maine and the town’s Economic Development Committee, the Waldo County town is moving forward with ideas for attracting more businesses and people.
Jackman house used as second home destroyed by fire
Jackman Fire Chief Bill Jarvis said the cause of the blaze isn’t considered suspicious and that the owners had planned to move into the house full-time after retiring.
Skowhegan woman arrested after 11 dogs found in poor conditions at her residence
Nicole Bizier, 32, has been charged with illegally selling puppies online.
10 ducks saved from Wilton shed fire
A heat lamp started the fire, according to officials.
Arrest made in Waterville motel robbery case
Police arrested Patrick Leblanc, 21, of Skowhegan early Saturday in connection with the crime.
Burnham residents OK proposal to look at Interstate 95 exit
Small changes were made to the Town Meeting warrant, leaving the municipal budget around $600,000.
Sidney residents OK $2 million bond for town projects, purchases
Voters at the Town Meeting also approved a ban on marijuana businesses and an ordinance establishing mooring regulations.
Oakland police officers vote to join union
Patrol officers voted 6-0 Friday to join the Maine Association of Police, a move that initially shocked the town manager.