Pittston officials allege that road repair work completed by Sam Snow Construction to Jewett Road was poorly done.
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Ambulance crews face long transports, high costs with Waterville hospital closure
Hospital options for emergency transport services may be limited after the June closure of Waterville’s Northern Light Inland.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
USDA freezes funds to Maine education, citing Title IX violations
The agency will freeze an unknown amount of money for ‘administrative and technological functions’ in schools but will not pause federal food programs or direct assistance for Mainers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man indicted in death of wife, attack on his mother in Readfield
In addition to a charge of killing his wife, a Kennebec County grand jury indicted Samuel Whittemore, 34, of aggravated attempted murder for the attack on his mother.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville eatery hosts April surprise with tropical-themed fare
Front & Main in the Lockwood Hotel at 9 Main St. is kicking off a special ‘Flamingos & Mint’ tiki-themed culinary dinner experience through Saturday this week.
Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland, Fryeburg fairs argue over shared Saturday in September
The overlapping date – Sept. 27 – is now a matter of contention between the 2 longtime events.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine House speaker asks court to dismiss Rep. Laurel Libby’s lawsuit
The Auburn Republican sued Ryan Fecteau last month, arguing that he and House Democrats violated her constitutional rights by blocking her from voting or speaking on the floor.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
Maine shut out of James Beard Award final round for first time in 11 years
None of the state’s 9 semifinalists moved on in the annual competition, often called the Oscars of the food world. That hasn’t happened since 2014.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Developer for Gulf of Maine offshore wind project puts power contract talks on hold
Pine Tree Offshore Wind has requested that the talks be temporarily suspended, citing ‘recent shifts in the energy landscape.’
Posted inMaine, News
Kingfield fire likely caused by self-combustion of oily rags, fire chief says
Mainely Provisions laundromat on Main Street is closed until further notice after it was damaged by fire Tuesday night.