The new city manager is unlikely to be hired by the time William Bridgeo retires from his post in September.
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Gardiner wastewater treatment upgrades are underway
The $3.5 million project, funded by a combination of federal loan and grant money, is replacing the aging treatment infrastructure with a newer version that’s more energy efficient.
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‘Richmond Nights’ gives town a taste of annual celebration
Richmond Nights is reduced in scope from the usual Richmond Days, but will still offer similar fun for the whole family.
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Former Brunswick athletic director now Cony Middle School’s assistant principal
Jeffrey Ramich, who started his new position on July 1, said he is ready for a new challenge after years of a career focus on athletics.
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Former China man found guilty in sexual exploitation, abuse trial
Jared Jandreau was found guilty on 22 counts for getting a woman to take and send him sexually explicit images of a 6-year-old girl and one for solicitation of gross sexual assault.
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Pittston Fair in full swing on opening day, crowds expected to rise over the weekend
The Pittston Fair returned Thursday in full-gear, giving participants a sense of community.
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Malinowski elected to Pittston Select Board
A special election also took place in Richmond, with a citizen’s petition to amend the Land Use Ordinance to allow individual well and septic systems for developments defeated at the polls.
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Washington library to showcase artwork by Palermo artist
WASHINGTON —Gibbs Library will host an art show featuring artist Kay Sullivan through Sept. 1 at 40 Old Union Road. An artist reception with refreshments will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 30. Sullivan is a Maine-based artist whose work from nature reflects time’s passing: its rhythms, cycles, seasons. She earned her […]
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DHHS campaign encourages safe storage of medications
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Health and Human Services plans to bolster public education about how to store medications safely as part of broader efforts to protect children and families and reduce overdose deaths in Maine. Keeping prescription medications safe and out of reach can help to keep children, loved ones, visitors, and pets […]
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Damariscotta museum celebrates local Disney illustrator
Lincoln County Historical Association’s Chapman-Hall House museum is kicking off a new fundraising project to celebrate the art of Maurice “Jake” Day and support the historic site. The stewardship committee for this antique cape is selling 100% cotton tea towels imprinted with Day’s pen and ink drawing. Formerly of Damariscotta, Day is best known for […]