The Municipal Review Committee, which represents the solid waste interests of several central Maine towns, held a hearing Thursday outlining its efforts to buy the plant for $1.5 million and get it operational again.
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East Wilton-based Masons to hold pickup/takeout supper
The Masonic Group at the Harland M. Harnden Masonic Building, 70 Bryant Road in East Wilton, plans to offer a public pickup/takeout corned beef and cabbage supper from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for those younger than 12. Home deliveries will be offered in Farmington […]
Waterville hospital violated policies in assessment of man who later shot himself, federal report says
The suicidal man, who died from his wounds, had sought care at Northern Light Inland Hospital in August but a proper evaluation of him was not done, according to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Norridgewock fire chief, whose career spans a half-century, to step down
Chief David Jones, widely seen as a steady presence and effective leader who was honored this week at Norridgewock’s annual Town Meeting, announced that he plans to retire in October.
Estate of Waterville native, UMaine alumnus awards gift to university
ORONO — University of Maine Fogler Library has received an $800,000 gift from the estate of Lee Gagnon, a Waterville native and a member of the class of 1959, to support an endowed memorial fund in honor of his parents, according to University of Maine Foundation President/CEO Jeffery Mills. The Lionel J. Gagnon and Germaine […]
Unity center to offer fermentation workshops
UNITY — The Ecology Learning Center plans to hold the second part of its Fermentation Workshop Series on Sourdough from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the 230 Main St. center. Local baker Michael Scholz of Albion Bread will share his knowledge about the living yeast that will bubble up bread. He will […]
Waterville-area hospice group offers volunteer training
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a 24-hour volunteer training for those interested in providing non-medical comfort and support care to patients and their families in end-of-life/hospice care, according to a news release from the nonprofit. The training will be held from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, March 30, April 6, 13, 20 and 27, […]
Norridgewock voters adopt moratorium on solar farms, approve $2.45 million town budget
Residents at the annual Town Meeting on Monday consented to a pause on solar projects after officials said they needed time to ensure appropriate regulations are in place.
Winslow joins other central Maine schools in making masks optional
The School Board this week voted to alter its masking policy based on updated guidance from federal and state health officials.
Thorndike residents give OK to construction of salt and sand shed
The $539,000 shed is necessary because the Maine Department of Environmental Protection in 2019 cited the town after a stockpile of salt and sand contaminated a nearby stream.