Hallowell dove into its search for a new city manager late last month, with three months left before current City Manager Gary Lamb leaves.
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Increased stipends for child care workers saved by Maine lawmakers, at least for now
The Health and Human Services committee voted Wednesday to take Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed cuts to a child care supplement program out of the state’s 2-year budget.
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Sidney teenager struck by vehicle in crosswalk in Farmington
Steven Anthony, 18, was crossing from Scott Hall to the UMF Admissions Office side when he was hit by a vehicle driven by Samantha Deckard, 39, of Strong.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Members of Maine’s congressional delegation react to Trump’s speech to Congress
Sen. Angus King said after the speech that ‘Putin is smiling,’ while Rep. Chellie Pingree said the president parroted Russian talking points on Ukraine.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Youth Art Month kicks off in Waterville with Friday openings
The Ticonic Gallery and Greene Block + Studios will show off artwork from more than 450 local students.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville church controversy ends with council vote
The Waterville City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve zoning changes to church property that enable the church to raze two buildings and expand its parking lot, thus leading to an expected dismissal of a church lawsuit against the city.
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Dog dies in fire, camper with a wooden addition burns in New Sharon
The fire is believed to have started in the area of the woodstove, Deputy New Sharon Chief Chris McKay said.
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Federal government announces, then hits pause on, plan to sell 4 buildings in Maine
The federal government had posted a list of more than 300 ‘non-core’ properties slated to be sold that included the US Custom House in Portland and 3 other federal properties across the state.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Search warrant nets drugs, arrest of Augusta man who has advocated for people in recovery, homeless
Marshall Mercer, 44, was arrested Tuesday on drug charges following a search of a Carlisle Street home.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers, public health advocates seek tighter oversight of medical cannabis
The state’s medical market lacks the same safeguards for contaminant testing as its recreational counterpart.