Although mill officials say they are pleased with the support from Gov. Janet Mills, they still have reservations related to the recent draft denial for the water quality certification for the Shawmut Dam, which is up for relicensing.
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Madison Select Board discusses sidewalk upgrades, policy for remote meetings
Board plans to add list of sidewalk projects to the town’s next budget.
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Veteran journalist joins Morning Sentinel team as city editor
David Warren, who now leads Morning Sentinel reporters and photographers, comes to the Waterville newsroom after serving since 2019 as public safety editor at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Somerset County grand jury indicts 8 on drug, assault, theft charges
Somerset County grand jury hands up indictments totaling 24 counts.
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Skowhegan Fire Department could lose firefighters to vaccine mandate
The town’s fire chief told selectmen he anticipates losing some of his staff members to the recent COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all emergency personnel. The measure goes into effect Oct. 1.
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Fairfield Town Council sets special town meeting for Nov. 2
Meeting needed to fill two seats on council.
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Former Anson fire chief remembered during memorial service Saturday
Gary Ward was remembered on Saturday as a man who committed his life to his family, community and his faith.
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St. Albans man pleads guilty on child sexual assault charge
Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said that Ashton McKenney, 22, pleaded guilty this week to three charges, including sexual abuse of a minor, and will serve nine months at the Somerset County Jail in East Madison.
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Central Maine area schools opening again during pandemic with variety of masking rules
As many students return to public-school classrooms this coming week, district officials have more leeway than last year in their pandemic protocols, leading to differing precautions for COVID-19.
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Crews respond to large diesel fuel spill at gas station in Liberty
About 50 gallons of diesel fuel reportedly spilled at the Circle K at 489 Belfast Augusta Road in Liberty.