Residents will decide in November whether to enact a temporary ban on constructing high-voltage power lines, nearly a year after a controversial proposed renewable energy project was put on hold.
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Waterville fire chief leaving to become state fire marshal
In a surprise announcement Tuesday night, Waterville City Manager Bryan Kaenrath told the City Council that fire Chief Shawn Esler will be leaving his position Oct. 3 to become the new state fire marshal.
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Oakland man charged with robbery after incident at Waterville Shaw’s supermarket
The shoplifting charges against Timothy Klepser, 27, of Oakland, were elevated to robbery because he was assaultive to both supermarket staff and police, according to Maj. Jason Longley of the Waterville Police Department.
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Skowhegan man in critical condition after crash near Palmyra Walmart
Lawrence Tilton, 63, was riding a motorcycle on U.S. Route 2 when a turning vehicle struck him, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Norridgewock celebrates 51st Oosoola Days event
The annual two-day celebration during Labor Day weekend once again brought together hundreds of locals for dozens of activities.
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Fire damages Civil War-era home in Skowhegan of former Maine Gov. Abner Coburn
Flames and smoke were seen billowing from the attic of the historic mansion at 24 Main St. shortly before 4:30 p.m., according to witnesses.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors
Improvements aim to enhance year-round appeal for Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville
The Quarry Road Recreation Area in Waterville next year will receive road and parking area pavement, expansion of the meadow with pavers and better drainage, officials say.
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Week In Photos Aug. 30- Sept. 6, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Car wash planned for early next year in Waterville
A Washville official said the company is set to build the car wash at 460 Kennedy Memorial Drive, just west of Taco Bell and near Interstate 95.
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Police: Man arrested after threatening man with gun at Unity Raceway, prompting shelter-in-place order
Joshua Littlefield, 30, of Unity, was arrested after threatening people with a gun before drawing a heavy police presence to his residence, police say.