Hannaford stores at Elm Plaza in Waterville, Cony Circle in Augusta, Farmington, Jay, Skowhegan and Winthrop received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and began vaccinating people this week.
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Maine Ethics Commission to meet on Senate District 14 campaign complaint
The complaint alleges that electronic signs used by William Guerrette lacked a disclosure statement of who paid for them. That disclosure was added to the signs at the request of the commission.
Hallowell-area middle school reports positive COVID-19 case
Students at Hall-Dale Middle School were learning remotely Friday, and Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold said more details will be available next week.
Compost webinar series to begin March 11
Virtual events to be offered by the UMaine Cooperative Extension.
Virtual veteran town hall set for March 11
VA Maine Healthcare System will hold a virtual veteran town hall from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 11, to provide the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccine and its planning efforts to administer the vaccine. Those who join via Webex will have the ability to type in questions live during the town hall. Those […]
Officials predict normal to below-normal spring flooding
The Maine River Flow Advisory Commission meets virtually Thursday to discuss ice conditions and possibility of drought this spring.
Man who killed neighbor’s dog in Somerville won’t be prosecuted
Dannie L. Peaslee Sr., who was initially charged with animal cruelty, told police he felt threatened by a dog owned by a neighbor with whom he’d had a longstanding dispute.
West Gardiner delays annual Town Meeting
Due to restrictions on the size of public gatherings, town officials hope the delay means they can hold an open Town Meeting later in the year, when residents can ask questions and debate town spending priorities.
Winthrop Historical Society purchases former Key Bank building for future headquarters
The former Key Bank building at 107 Main St. will need more than $50,000 in work before it is ready to open, according to society president Lynda Pratt.
Electronic campaign signs draw complaint in Gardiner area
Four electronic signs posted on behalf of William Guerrette, Republican candidate for the Senate District 14 seat, have drawn a complaint over the disclosure of who paid for the signs.