Waterville residents in November will consider a referendum that would change language in the city charter allowing city managers to live out of town.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Lawmakers request details on Child and Family Services’ interactions with family of teen accused of killing relatives in Chelsea
Sens. Jeff Timberlake, R-Androscoggin, and Brad Farrin, R-Somerset, say a ‘series of failures’ by the department appear to have led to the slayings of a father and son found dead in their Chelsea home in June.
Skowhegan officials consider camping ban due to homelessness impacts
Members of the town’s Board of Selectmen and Planning Board are moving forward with developing an ordinance modeled after a similar one in Waterville.
Media circus leaves Old Town, but escaped lizard remains at large
Blue, a 4-foot-long tegu, escaped from her owner’s yard last Sunday, and police say there’s not much they can do but wait for someone to spot her.
Number of Maine children in state custody hits 4-year low after rising for years
The total of kids removed because of suspected abuse or neglect has fallen steadily after reaching its highest level in 20 years last summer. State officials say the trend is evidence that its embattled child welfare system is turning a corner.
Northern Light Health announces it will cut 3% of its workforce
The second-largest health care system in Maine has suffered from financial difficulties during the past few years.
Capitol Police chief was taking photos, fighting inside Hallowell bar before arrest
Matthew Clancy told the Hallowell police officer who arrested him, ‘You are f—-d now, do you know who I am?’ according to a police report.
Tired of silence, Lewiston shooting survivors say they’re suing Army to force response
Lawyers for people affected by the mass shooting two years ago say the Army has offered nothing but silence after a reservist shot 18 of their loved ones.
Third boater dies after Flagstaff Lake incident
Noor Nasir, 22 , of Selden, New York, died Tuesday night at a Bangor hospital.
2 primary care centers set to shutter in central Maine
The Manchester Care Center and Aurora Healthcare in Fairfield are both set to close later this year.