WATERVILLE — The city asks that the Concourse and Downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, to allow for snow cleanup by the Public Works Department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, contact Public Works at 207-680-4744. Check […]
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Seven land trusts receive L.L.Bean grant funding for priority conservation projects
Through the support of the L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Program, Maine Coast Heritage Trust awarded funds ranging from $8,000-$10,000 for conservation projects in six counties across the state.
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Posted inMaine, News
Snow, rain, strong winds and unseasonably warm days ahead for much of Maine
The National Weather Service said heavy rain and snowmelt Wednesday could cause flooding in central Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Fire destroys camp, displaces tenant in Litchfield Saturday
Litchfield Fire Chief Michael Sherman said the cause of the fire appeared to be accidental, related to an electrical problem.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Army National Guard holds change of command ceremony
AUGUSTA — Brig. Gen. Dean Preston formally handed over duties of the Maine Army National Guard land component commander” to Brig. Gen. William Dionne Dec. 7 during a change of command ceremony. The land component commander oversees the Maine Army National Guard and is responsible for the training, operations and welfare of all its soldiers. […]
Posted inCommunity
Franklin County Fiddlers to hold concert, reunion Dec. 19
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Fiddlers, under the direction of Steven Muise, is set to hold a annual concert and reunion, “Home For The Holidays,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.19, at Old South Church, 235 Main St. Admission is by donation and will be open seating. All donations received at the door will be presented […]
Posted inNation & World
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO charged with murder
Manhattan prosecutors filed murder and other charges against Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, according to an online court docket.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Success of Maine’s snowmobile industry rides on the weather
‘We rely on Mother Nature’ and bad snow years can ‘devastate’ the businesses that depend on snowmobilers, Maine Snowmobile Association President Al Swett said.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Musk flexes muscle to stop Infowars’ X account sale to The Onion
Even if a judge approves the sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion, it will still be bound by Elon Musk’s X Corporation’s terms of service.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
L.L.Bean to lay off up to 75 Maine workers
It is the second round of layoffs announced this year by the Freeport-based outdoor clothing and equipment brand.