Councilors said they want to hear an explanation from the Planning Board as to why property at 74 Pleasant St. should be rezoned from residential to commercial, a change that would allow Ware-Butler Building Supply to put business offices in the building.
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Gifford’s unable to produce ice cream following fire at Skowhegan facility
Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream announced Tuesday it is unable to produce ice cream out of their Skowhegan facility after a fire damaged their production area earlier this month, but are exploring some temporary solutions.
Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges
Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
Back-to-back storms expected to bring nearly a foot of snow across central Maine
The National Weather Service says snow will begin falling late Wednesday night, bringing 6-8 inches of snow to the Augusta and Waterville area by Thursday, while a second snowstorm is expected to bring an estimated 2-4 inches of snow on Friday.
Waterville’s Inland Hospital to partner on ‘immersive learning’ center that simulates health care conditions
Purdue Global School of Nursing is partnering with Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville to build the innovative learning center next to the hospital.
Winslow food pantry to serve Feb. 22
WINSLOW — Because of the anticipated snowstorm this week, Winslow Community Cupboard Food Pantry plans to offer services one day earlier than usual. The Cupboard, 12 Lithgow St., will serve from 8 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22. For more information, call Bruce Bottiglierie, operations manager, at 207-402-7947. Check out […]
Winslow High School names honor roll students
Winslow High School has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Arianna Blakeslee, Devin Bussiere, Kevin Bussiere, Gavin Chambers, Anna Day, Dayton Dutil, Isabella Fleury, Morgan Fortin, Kylee Hernandez, Haley Martin, Emma Michaud, Lukas Stabins, Keira Veilleux and Jaxen Wiegand. Honors: […]
Police release more information on Waterville cruiser crash
The crash involving a Waterville police officer and two others in a vehicle occurred Saturday afternoon on Kennedy Memorial Drive.
Waterville City Council to consider rectory rezoning, ward redistricting
Councilors are scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Elm at 21 College Ave.
Pedestrian hit by municipal plow truck in Winslow
The accident occurred when a 32-year-old man attempted to cross Benton Avenue as a public works truck sanding the street was backing up, according to police.