Ice skating rinks in Farmington and Weld are not open yet, while the one in Wilton hopes to open Saturday.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Wilton Select Board starts new year on old business
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons convened on Tuesday, Jan. 2, to follow-up on previous business from prior Select Board meetings.
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Franklin Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of the New Year
Maddox Archer Meservey was born at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday by Caesarian section.
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Public hearing set on bill to amend state law for adjustments to municipal valuations
The bill would create a long-term fix to the sudden and severe law so other towns do not have to go through what Jay did last year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Gardiner gives raises to police officers amid staffing crunch
A new contract, which goes into effect on July 1, will give police officers an average pay increase of 16%.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Overnight work to resume on $60 million Ticonic Bridge replacement project for Waterville-Winslow
Officials from the state Department of Transportation, city of Waterville, Cianbro, Colby College and others have been meeting to ensure the lines of communication stay open about bridge lane closures and other matters and that the public is aware that downtown businesses are open and accessible during bridge construction.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills to deliver State of the State address on Jan. 30
The address follows recent challenges the state is facing, including the Lewiston mass shootings in October and a deadly wind and rainstorm last month.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Pittston clerk advances effort to recall selectman while raising concerns about signatures
Interim Town Clerk Christian Jensen urged the Pittston Select Board to seek legal counsel before ordering a special election.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Richmond man arrested after allegedly setting fire to family member’s home
The blaze allegedly set by Robert Jolly, 40, destroyed a house on Arnie Drive and killed a cat. Two people who lived at the home, and their dogs, escaped without injury.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Courthouses in Augusta, Portland reopen after bomb threats prompt evacuations
The threats came a day after Maine’s State House and several others across the country were targeted with hoax bomb threats that authorities say were sent by the same group, highlighting what legislative leaders say is a “concerning and unacceptable trend.”