Spending plan, which reflects a 5.18% increase, scheduled to go before residents at the Town Meeting, set for May 4 at the Messalonskee High School Performing Arts Center.
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Waterville ‘housing crisis’ is target of new group looking at making recommendations
The City Council is forming Waterville Housing Committee to address available housing stock while reviewing existing housing policies and guidelines.
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As annual town meeting attendance dwindles, is secret ballot the way to go?
Towns that utilized a secret ballot for recent town meetings saw a larger turnout than those that stuck with tradition.
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Central Maine farmers were prepared for the weather, even if it didn’t happen
A nor’easter was expected but didn’t turn into much. Local farmers were prepared nonetheless.
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Woman dies, man seriously injured in fatal Fairfield fire, officials say
Rebecca Merrifield, 56, died in a fire in Fairfield early Saturday morning, while Glenn Clausen, 60, sustained serious injuries, according to authorities.
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Belgrade to host drug takeback April 24
BELGRADE — The Transfer Station will hosts its annual drug takeback event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at 92 Dunn Road. Residents may bring their expired and/or unused prescriptions for safe disposal. A Kennebec County sheriff’s deputy will be stationed near the exit to accept and collect the pharmaceuticals. For more […]
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Madison high school recognizes honor students
Madison Area Memorial High School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Susannah Curtis, Tanner Mongeon, Zoe Pomelow and Kyle Tuscan. Honors: Kyle Bean, Brooklyn Brown, Christian Cabrera, Everett Cameron, Brianna Estes, Jasmine Jewell, Ethan Knox, Aidan Ostiguy, Taylor Tillinghast, […]
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Commission holds virtual ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
Gorham High’s Emily Paruk was named state champion; local finalists included Hazel Dow, Katelyn Nestor, Zeke Sitarz and Rose Tuttle.
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Belgrade Town Office to be open three Saturdays
BELGRADE — The Town Office, 990 Augusta Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on three upcoming Saturdays: April 24, May 29 and June 26. The office staff will offer the usual complement of services, including registering vehicles, boats, trailers, all-terrain vehicles and pets; issuing hunting and fishing licenses; providing notary services to […]