Michael Hall is leaving the Augusta Downtown Alliance after nearly eight years to become communuity development specialist for the city of Waterville, where among other things he’ll focus on developing upper-floor housing in the city’s downtown.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Sentencing of Liberty man convicted of raping juvenile delayed an eighth time
Wade Drew Brayman, 64, was scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday in Belfast on several counts of sexual assault, but his court-appointed lawyer, much like several others before him, asked to be removed from the case because of disagreements and confrontations with Brayman.
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Posted inMaine, News
Overall crime rate largely unchanged in Maine, new data collection system shows
The overall crime rate was nearly the same as the previous year, with 32 crimes per 1,000 people in 2022 and 32.5 per 1,000 in 2021.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Following $9 million renovation, Fairfield building offers housing for low-income seniors
The complex opened last month on Mountain Avenue and offers 28 apartments in the building that was originally home to the Central Maine Sanatorium.
Posted inMaine, News
Buckfield Rescue ambulance rear-ends pickup truck in Jay
Police said the ambulance rear-ended the truck that was stopped on state Route 4.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
State ethics commission fines group behind ‘right to repair’ referendum
The Maine Automotive Right to Repair Committee was assessed a $35,000 fine for late notifications of major contributions to donors and the commission.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
After a pair of students wore suits and neckties to school, many at Chelsea Elementary School now dress up for ‘Dapper Wednesday’
Third grade students James Ramage and Lincoln Bolitho, both 8, began dressing up for school last year as second graders, and the tradition has caught on among other students and staff members.
Posted inMaine, News
Three people injured in head-on collision in Kingfield
Stephen Smith of Stratton was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Equinox northbound on Main Street when the vehicle crossed the centerline into the path of a southbound 2003 Toyota Lexus.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mainers will pay $30 less per month on average for electricity in 2024
The standard-offer rate for Central Maine Power customers will decrease by 35%; Versant Power customers will see a 24% drop. The decreases are the result of a big drop in natural gas prices.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Shooting victims, families eligible for free tuition at Maine’s public universities
As requested by Gov. Janet Mills, the University of Maine System will provide free tuition and establish a fund to support other post-secondary educational expenses.