A longtime board member and three newcomers to town politics are running for two seats on the Board of Selectmen.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby, Bates commencements celebrate student contributions, next steps
The two ceremonies Sunday recognized thousands of graduates from two of Maine’s premier private colleges.
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CMP to conserve 50,000 acres, a final step in transmission line
The controversial NECEC line can’t become operational until Central Maine Power’s conservation proposal clears permitting requirements.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Norridgewock murder suspect deemed incompetent to stand trial
Kendall Purnell, alleged to have killed Harold Burgess and injured Shawn Higgins on Feb. 7 in Norridgewock, was ordered by the court Friday to be treated in an institutional residential setting.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Last-minute hitch imperils Appalachian Trail conservation project in Somerset County
Three of five county commissioners are concerned a land trust’s plan to buy 1,845 acres next to Moxie Pond for the National Park Service would close the area to hunting.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area voters approve $51.44 million school budget
The MSAD 54 budget, which goes to voters again in a June referendum, comes with an overall property tax increase of just about 2%.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
A Durham father and son, scarred by war | Column
On Memorial Day we honor those who died while serving the country, but it is difficult to not also remember those who suffered because of war, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
New partnership saves Waterville walk-in clinic, primary care practices in Unity and Madison
Northern Light Inland Hospital is set to close in June, but the clinic and primary care practices in Madison and Unity will continue under new providers.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council delays vote on proposed $64.8 million municipal, school budget
Councilors were split on whether to support hiring more personnel to staff a third ambulance, voting 3-3 to table taking an initial vote on the proposed budget, with Mayor Mike Morris breaking the tie in favor of postponing the decision.
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Two dogs rescued in Vassalboro fire
The fire, reported by a passerby at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday, damaged a 2-unit house on North Belfast Avenue, also known as Route 3.