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Morning Sentinel
News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Waterville board votes to approve plans for solar farm off County Road
WATERVILLE — The Planning Board voted unanimously 7-0 Tuesday to approve a final plan for a solar farm on about 10 acres at 244 County Road. The 1.99-megawatt solar farm, to be developed by BD Solar Holmes Farm LLC, will be on land leased to the business by property owner Kevin Violette. One megawatt can […]
Largest union at Sappi’s Skowhegan paper mill holds rally amid contentious contract negotiations
Members of United Steelworkers Local 4-9 recently voted to authorize a strike if needed amid ongoing contract negotiations, with forced overtime, health benefits and proposed changes to earned paid leave policies among their chief issues.
Man indicted for alleged Kennebec River Rail Trail rape attempt
James W. Oliver, 57, allegedly pushed a woman into the bushes and assaulted her in Augusta.
Madison residents to vote on drug treatment, marijuana shop ordinances at special town meeting
At town meeting in June, residents voted to have town officials create ordinances that would restrict the location of outpatient substance use disorder treatment programs and allow for retail sales of medical marijuana.
Madison officials step away from plan to buy former drugstore building on Old Point Avenue
The Select Board decided Monday against putting the purchase of the property on a special town meeting warrant, after plans fell through for a methadone clinic there.
Three vie for seat on Oakland-based RSU 18 board of directors
The race pits an incumbent against two political newcomers.
Vassalboro residents to vote on environmental cleanup funding, sanitary district charter
Voters are to decide on three referendums seeking to allocate tax revenue for environmental projects, to repair the bridge on Mill Hill Road and to change the Vassalboro Sanitary District’s charter.
Ward 7 city councilor in Waterville faces challenger in November election
Thomas A. McCormick Sr., who is unenrolled, is running for reelection to his Ward 7 City Council seat in the November election, and faces opposition from political newcomer Catherine Tamara Herard, a Democrat.
Winslow schools hire new special education director from Augusta district
Christine Schmidt, formerly the assistant director of special education in Augusta, says her role is particularly important as teachers report increasing emotional and behavioral dysregulation among students.