The Waterville City Council on Tuesday OK’d the budget for municipal, school and county spending, and also took a final vote to approve borrowing $4.9 million for capital projects.
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How to keep your house pets and farm animals cool during Maine’s heat wave
Here are symptoms to look out for and tips for keeping your furry friends cool during high temperatures.
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Woman found guilty after firing gun in Oakland domestic violence incident
Woman who fired gun into floor of Oakland home during argument with husband was found guilty of reckless conduct, criminal threatening, endangering child.
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Verdict expected Tuesday in trial of woman who shot gun during argument with husband at their Oakland home
Heather M. Hodgson, 41, admits she intentionally fired her handgun into the floor during an argument with her husband, but testified Monday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta that she was in fear of him and acted in self-defense.
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Jury convicts Skowhegan man on attempted murder, arson charges in 2022 fire
Neil T. Maclean, 64, was suffering from mental health issues and told investigators he was trying to kill himself, his wife and others in the October 2022 fire at the 36 High St. apartment, according to testimony during Monday’s trial.
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Record temperatures expected as heat wave blasts Maine
Experts say records could be set this week as temperatures are predicted to hit the mid- or upper 90s from Portland to Bangor, foreshadowing what is expected to be a warmer-than-average summer.
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Waterville couple look to open food truck court on Kennedy Memorial Drive
Zhanpo “PoPo” Lu of Waterville plans to develop PoPo’s Food Truck Court at 121 Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville, where she and her husband, Linjie Gu, would have their own truck and lease space for another 10 food vendors.
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Update: New Hampshire man drowns in Kennebec River while fishing with son on Father’s Day
James Wescott was fishing near the Solon Dam when he slipped and became weighed down as water filled his waders, according to officials.
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Unity Pride returns after crosswalk controversy last year
Despite a citizen petition last year to remove Pride decorations from town property, this year’s parade went off without a hitch. Organizers say it shows the strength of Unity’s community and plan to make the march an annual event.
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Waterville workforce housing project secures federal housing assistance grant
The money, which comes from Community Development Block Grant funds, will help pay the costs of converting the historic building downtown at 165 Main St. into 18 workforce housing units.