Tuesday’s Planning Board meeting will be one of the final opportunities for the public to weigh on the plan, which is expected to be voted on for adoption at town meeting in June.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Skowhegan fire station’s future tied up in a few inches of brick
A small piece of the former fire station on Island Avenue extends on to Brookfield’s neighboring property, which is presenting an issue as town officials consider what to do with the building.
When Waterville’s former Bob-In goes, so goes an era
The old landmark awaits the same wrecking ball that took down buildings on either side of it to make way for the construction of modern, multi-story apartment buildings, Amy Calder writes.
Madison drug bust leads to 4 arrests
Somerset County Sheriff’s Office investigators said they seized more than 25 grams of cocaine and fentanyl along with other items while searching an Ingalls Street residence.
Waterville Planning Board approves plans for 40 housing units
The board backed construction of 12 two-story condominiums on Evergreen Drive and 28 apartments on Washington Street.
Palmyra shooting leaves Massachusetts man, 28, dead
The Maine State Police say no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Waterville’s Northern Light Inland Hospital to close in June
The hospital had diminished its outpatient and maternal care services in recent months.
Spencer Krigbaum elected to Waterville City Council
Spencer Krigbaum, a 5-year-member of the Waterville Board of Education, defeated Travis Moulton in Tuesday’s election.
Police investigating incident in Palmyra
Maine State Police detectives were investigating Wednesday morning at 531 Madawaska Road.
Skowhegan town meeting to stay in June this year
The select board set the usual mid-June date for town meeting but will consider a proposal to move it to May, or earlier, in the coming years.