Stores that are 10,000-square-feet in size or larger may no longer dispense plastic bags to customers at check-out, as required by the city of Waterville’s plastic bag ordinance.
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Three people arrested, more than $3,000 seized in Winslow drug bust
Winslow police found more than 100 grams of fentanyl after a bail check led to the discovery of drug-related activity at the Monument Street residence of Joseph Romagno, 38.
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Residents of Fairfield area school district approve revised budget
If the newest $27.12 million budget isn’t passed by voters on Sept. 12, it will be the third failed budget in a matter of months.
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Petitioners want to do away with Clinton police department
Jerome ‘Jerry’ Blaisdell launched the campaign to oust Clinton’s police department in favor of using Maine State Police in the community instead.
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Unity barn fire started by child, official says
A boy under 10 was playing with fire and started a blaze Monday on Albion Road that destroyed the barn and damaged nearby structures.
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Three new members of Fairfield area school board appointed at council meeting
Beth Lambert, Judy Reeves and Rae Davis-Folsom are the newest members of SAD 49’s School Board, filling the positions which were left vacant after a trio of resignations on July 10.
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Somerset sheriff to launch active shooter app program for schools
In an active shooter situation, a teacher or school official would push a button and all law enforcement officials, especially those in the immediate area, would be alerted.
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Two men escape Albion ATV crash with minor injuries
Cameron Callahan, 19, and Dillan Torrez, 19, flipped the ATV they were riding on when they rounded a corner in Albion on Tuesday.
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Mount Vernon man summoned for being impaired while accompanying boy driving on a permit
An adult in Waterville was charged with accompanying a motor vehicle permittee while impaired and the 15-year-old driver was charged with driving without a license.
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Educator at Madison Elementary rings in new school year with open arms
Helen Peavey has stood outside Madison Elementary every morning for the last 18 years to welcome the students to a brand new school day.