Kimberly Lindlof, president and CEO of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce in Waterville, described riding out Hurricane Milton at her condo in Venice, Florida, where she is vacationing.
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Franklin County opts to buy new bridge for $1 million to go over Orbeton Stream in Madrid Township
The meeting dates for Commission meetings have also changed for the remainder of October, beginning of November.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Fire destroys barn in Athens, dog alerts homeowner
David Mercier, who is Athens’ animal control officer, was sleeping when his puppy woke him, alerting him to the fire.
Posted inMaine, News
Former Waterville chief confirmed as Maine state fire marshal
Shawn Esler was confirmed 32-0 by the Maine Senate on Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Warby Parker store coming to the Old Port
The eyewear company plans to move into a nearly 2,000-square-foot space at 184 Middle St. early next year.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Republican House candidate from Augusta claims government created recent hurricanes
In a series of posts on Facebook, Wendy Lee MacDowell, who is running against incumbent Rep. Bill Bridgeo in House District 60, falsely claimed the government is manufacturing “weaponized weather” to target conservative states with storms and seize land for lithium mining.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta school officials freeze vacant positions amid $1.6 million budget shortfall
Superintendent Mike Tracy announced the cuts to the school budget to account for unexpected special education costs this year.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Senate confirms new DHHS commissioner
Sara Gagné-Holmes had served as deputy commissioner of the department for 5 years and takes over as the agency is facing a federal lawsuit and scrutiny by lawmakers.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Sheriff: Three arrested on drug charges after search of Hartland home
Wednesday’s search of the Crosby Street residence took place after a monthlong investigation into illegal drug activity at the dwelling, officials said.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Wiscasset 4th-grade teacher named Maine’s teacher of the year
The Maine Department of Education described the long-time educator as nature-oriented and a mentor to other teachers.