GARDINER — City officials are poised to move ahead with the second phase of improvements to the Gardiner wastewater treatment plant. The second phase, estimated to cost about $2.9 million, would replace the plant’s electronic control system and related equipment, upgrade the chemical feed system and blower, repair the roof and replace the boiler, among […]
Maine
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Officials figuring out how to distribute $2.4 million in mass shooting-related donations
The funds will likely be handed out to victims of the Lewiston shootings in March, according to administrators of the Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Another Lewiston shooting victim discharged from hospital
Kyle Secor posted a thank you on his Facebook page to the hospital staff and community for their care and support.
Posted inMaine
‘It’s overwhelming’: Family of Lewiston victim joins national vigil ahead of meeting with Maine delegation
Arthur Barnard and Kristy Strout attended the 11th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence and met hundreds of other people whose lives were inextricably altered by gun violence.
Posted inMaine
Franklin County Commissioners approve interviews to find a contractor, open sealed fee envelopes
Six complete proposals from contracting companies have been received for project manager of emergency operations building.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville launches system to alert residents of emergencies, other city events
Residents can sign up to receive alerts by email, text message, pager or voicemail.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville murderer appeals conviction, lawyer says police improperly entered apartment
Maine’s highest court hears an appeal by Nicholas P. Lovejoy, who pleaded guilty to murder in the 2019 shooting death of Melissa Sousa.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
As Winthrop Planning Board nears completion of mining regulations, residents voice concerns about transparency
Town Manager Anthony Wilson said the Planning Board is close to wrapping up the draft ordinance, which will be discussed at tonight’s meeting.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Kennebec Valley Community College launches Business Entrepreneurship Program
The four-month program is free to those who enroll this January.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville police investigate Oakland plow truck, pedestrian collision
The Waterville Police Department covered the incident because it involved an Oakland town employee driving a public works truck.