The city will use $500,000 in federal funds to begin three programs recommended by the Waterville Housing Committee aimed at helping low- and moderate-income residents.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Judge rejects Waterville man’s guilty plea to murdering co-worker
A mental competency evaluation of Spridal Hubiak, who is charged in the Dec. 27, 2023, stabbing death of Angela Bragg at Damon’s Beverage, has been ordered.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
High rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices
Owners often raise their prices in an effort to compensate but then lose clients who can no longer afford their services.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture
Complex supply chains and climate change make ‘clean beauty’ near impossible, but some keep trying
Because climate change is forcing supply chains to move all around the world, it becomes difficult to trace some ingredients to their source.
Posted inLocal Government, News
Rangeley to hold election for selectman Nov. 5
Wendyll Caisse will be moving to Dallas Plantation.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Republicans take aim at Jared Golden’s refusal to disclose his presidential preference
Experts say remaining mum likely won’t hurt the Lewiston Democrat at the polls.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Nation & World
Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation
Her proposal includes the government providing assistance to first-time buyers, tax breaks for homebuilders, and expanding existing incentives for companies that construct rental homes.
Posted inHealth, Maine, New England, News
New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
The Hampstead resident’s EEE infection was the first in New Hampshire in a decade. Maine’s CDC has also warned of the presence of EEE and West Nile viruses in animals.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Starks man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual assault, abuse of minor
Keith Merchant, 44, was sentenced Tuesday in connection with two counts of gross sexual assault involving a minor.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
University of Maine System sees highest enrollment in 3 years
The 2024-25 school year will have the highest enrollment since 2021.