The Andwell Hospice Thrift Store will open next month in downtown Waterville, with the proceeds to benefit Andwell hospice clients who are uninsured or underinsured.
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Cornville man, formerly banned, now on Skowhegan-area school board
Wayne Wofford, 47, an outspoken critic of rules about masking at schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been appointed to fill the seat held previously by Julian Payne on the Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors.
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Skowhegan home damaged by fire
Two dogs and a cat died, but no injuries to residents or firefighters were reported, a fire official said.
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Fairfield council newcomers win leadership seats
Three councilors, including newly elected Timothy Martin and Matthew Tulley, joined forces Wednesday to oust incumbents.
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Green reelected chair of Waterville City Council
Rebecca Green, D-Ward 4, was reelected Tuesday after she and Councilor Rien Finch, D-Ward 6, were nominated for the leadership position.
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Waterville council overrides mayor’s task force veto
The City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to override Mayor Mike Morris’ veto of a Dec. 17 council vote to create a task force that would recommend ways the city can support homeless and vulnerable people.
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Home Town Cafe opens in former sweetFrog location in Waterville
In Central Maine Eats, Home Town Cafe, a new breakfast and lunch eatery, opened Thursday at 72 Armory Road in Waterville.
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1950s-style diner faces uncertain future after Augusta Denny’s closes
In Central Maine Eats, city officials say there are no current plans for the distinctive diner building in Augusta; its parent company is closing 150 underperforming restaurants nationwide.
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Skowhegan tent fire caused by propane tank injures 2
A propane tank malfunctioned and ignited, leaving a man and a woman with serious burns Monday night, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.
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After a contentious 2024, Winslow town councilors, officials share their resolutions for 2025
Multiple resignations, social media scandals and alleged ethical violations plagued the Town Council in 2024. Some municipal officials said their New Year’s resolution is to change that in 2025, while others aim to prioritize policy.