The raise will help attract on-call firefighters to the force, which is a cost-efficient way of staffing the department, according to Fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Vote to move Skowhegan River Park to next phase reignites debate on project’s viability
The Board of Selectmen approved funding for a final design for the park and opening a bid for a contractor, but several selectmen and town residents expressed concern about the project that has been discussed for 20 years.
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Winter storm sweeps across state, leaving flooding, outages in its wake
As many as 65,000 homes and businesses were without power at the height of outages Wednesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Storm brings rain, strong wind gusts knocking out power to thousands in central Maine
The storm was expected to be most intense Wednesday morning, leaving a slushy mix on the ground as precipitation was forecast to taper off in the afternoon.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mainers are paying less to heat homes and fill vehicles this winter. Here’s why.
Weak global demand and higher domestic oil production have led to energy savings for consumers so far this winter.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board approves mobile home park expansion, with conditions
The board also reviewed plans for a 37-unit, low-income apartment building on King Street and an 89-room hotel at the corner of Armory and Industrial roads.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Republican lawmakers plan to campaign on electric vehicle mandate this fall
Legislators say the unelected Board of Environmental Protection should not be entrusted to make such a major decision.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Massachusetts lobstermen drop lawsuit against aquarium that told people not to eat lobster
Four lobstermen had sought $75,000 in damages for disparagement of their aquaculture product and interference with their proprietary rights.
Posted inMaine
Jay man dies in Canton crash
The vehicle crossed the center line on Canton Point Road and struck another vehicle.
Posted inMaine, News
Jay board gives support for $30 million Maine trail bond
The Maine trails bond would be dispersed in grant form to nonprofits, municipalities and other divisions of government to strengthen communities, the economy and the quality of life, according to Natural Resources Council of Maine.