WATERVILLE — The Maine International Film Festival is scheduled to be back for its 26th year Friday, July 7, through Sunday, July 16. Attendees can see a slate of approximately 100 films, including premieres, made-in-Maine features, classic revivals, and short films from around the world, according to a news release from Mary Ellms, communications coordinator, […]
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Waterville City Council approves housing rental registration ordinance
Councilors met Tuesday to OK the ordinance, which officials say is necessary to ensure rental properties are safe for tenants, and also signed off on a $200,000 grant for the demolition of buildings at the intersection of Front and Temple streets downtown.
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Architecture students at UMaine-Augusta to help with renovation of Oakland’s Memorial Hall
UMA students are collaborating with Oakland officials to brainstorm ways to renovate the 1870s structure, which is one of four Civil War memorial buildings in Maine.
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Police: Woman charged with driving under influence of drugs following Waterville crash
Rebecca Mceachern-Gorman, 29, faces charges after police said she crashed a car into a utility pole on Main Street.
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Sen. King gets whirlwind tour of Skowhegan and investments that signal promising future
Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, whose first professional job was in Skowhegan, was in town Monday to hear how federal money is being invested in projects, including the River Park and redeveloping the former Solon Manufacturing Co. mill.
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Two arrested in Skowhegan traffic stop that nets 200 unlicensed marijuana plants in trailer
Working with the U.S. Border Patrol, Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam stopped a pickup truck that was hauling a 21-foot trailer with potted marijuana plants inside.
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Fairfield house heavily damaged when ATV catches fire
The ATV was parked Sunday between the house and shed on Martin Stream Road when it caught fire, with the flames spreading to both structures, the fire chief said.
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Albion residents approve solar ordinance, Delta Ambulance fee
Residents took the action Saturday at the annual Town Meeting, while also approving a $1.6 million municipal budget.
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Waterville City Council eyes state grant to demolish buildings and make way for downtown housing
Councilors are scheduled to hold a public hearing Tuesday on funding earmarked for the project planned for the intersection of Temple and Front streets.
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Belgrade voters approve $1.67 million budget
In noting, residents elected Peter Rushton to fill the unexpired term of Selectman Rick Damren, who died while in office.