Charlie Hewitt, whose artwork has been displayed in Augusta, Portland, Lewiston and dozens of other cities, offered the sign as a gift.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Farmington names new director of parks and rec department
Jennifer Savage, who had been the assistant director, was named director and the new assistant director will be Michelle Dowd.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events set for Monday in Waterville
Colby College plans a community breakfast and day of service, while resident Elizabeth Leonard is set to lead an event scheduled to start at Veterans Memorial Park.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Residents react to largest subdivision ever proposed for Monmouth
Final approval of the project could come as soon as March, but sign-off by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection is needed first.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville church’s plan for Park Street buildings remains in limbo
The Planning Board voted 5-2 Tuesday to postpone making a recommendation to the City Council on whether to approve a plan for First Church of Waterville on Park Street.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
‘Antiques Roadshow’ to make first stop in Maine for 30th tour
For years, the roadshow was filmed inside convention centers across the country, making it difficult to find a suitable location in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Man shot while trying to drive construction vehicle through Penobscot County home, police say
A Corinna man allegedly stole a front-end loader and attempted to drive it through a home before being shot by its residents.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Fayette board reviews infrastructure, internet pricing, website updates
The Fayette Select Board reviewed infrastructure projects funded by a $3.1 million surplus, discussed Fidium internet pricing inequities, and unveiled updates to the town’s website at their Jan. 7 meeting.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine victim service providers want stability in state budget
Organizations that provide free services to victims say they need $6 million from the state to keep up their aid after a severe, ongoing drop in federal funding.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Gardiner firefighters rescue dog from Cobbossee Stream
Firefighters used a sled and cold-water suits to save the pet Tuesday.