SOLON — A panel studying the future of the Land Use Regulation Commission heard a common refrain Thursday afternoon during a public listening session: Please reform and improve the commission, but keep it.
Scott Monroe
Clinton man arrested after police chase
BENTON — A Clinton man faces charges that he stole a car late last week and drove around drunk, crashed, tried to steal another car and then dropped 30 feet from a bridge into the Kennebec River before he was arrested, police said Wednesday.
Man faces charges after pot discovery
NEWPORT — A Newport man is facing drug charges after a police lieutenant said he was driving by the man’s house recently and saw marijuana plants growing in the backyard.
Newport man charged with growing marijuana
NEWPORT — A Newport man is facing drug charges after a police lieutenant said he was driving by the man’s house recently and saw marijuana plants growing in the backyard.
District switch cause for concern
Waterville and Winslow will switch from the 2nd Congressional District to the 1st under a compromise plan overwhelmingly approved recently. Some officials are concerned whether Waterville will continue to have a federal office.
District switch creates worries
Waterville and Winslow will switch from the 2nd Congressional District to the 1st under a compromise plan overwhelmingly approved this week by Republicans and Democrats.
Michaud leaving public service after 31 years
WINSLOW — Roland Michaud is a stickler for the rules. Robert’s Rules of Order, that is. A while ago he completed three University of Maine courses so he could learn the “proper way” rules that are typically used at municipal meetings should be followed.
Town, school races crowded in Winslow
WINSLOW — The upcoming election for Town Council and the School Committee each feature one contested race and both have three candidates.
Mallett school celebrates past, future
FARMINGTON — As hundreds of visitors entered the new W.G. Mallett School for an open house and dedication ceremony Saturday morning, they were greeted in the hallway by a juxtaposition of the past and the future.
For Republicans in Waterville, LePage leaves big hole
WATERVILLE — “It’s the minority party — clearly. Being a Republican in Waterville is clearly an uphill battle.”