The city will use $500,000 in federal funds to begin three programs recommended by the Waterville Housing Committee aimed at helping low- and moderate-income residents.
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Judge rejects Waterville man’s guilty plea to murdering co-worker
A mental competency evaluation of Spridal Hubiak, who is charged in the Dec. 27, 2023, stabbing death of Angela Bragg at Damon’s Beverage, has been ordered.
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Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Republicans take aim at Jared Golden’s refusal to disclose his presidential preference
Experts say remaining mum likely won’t hurt the Lewiston Democrat at the polls.
Posted inHealth, Maine, New England, News
New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
The Hampstead resident’s EEE infection was the first in New Hampshire in a decade. Maine’s CDC has also warned of the presence of EEE and West Nile viruses in animals.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Starks man sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexual assault, abuse of minor
Keith Merchant, 44, was sentenced Tuesday in connection with two counts of gross sexual assault involving a minor.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
University of Maine System sees highest enrollment in 3 years
The 2024-25 school year will have the highest enrollment since 2021.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Golden responds to Theriault’s $50,000 pledge to help shooting victims’ families
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden responded to his Republican challenger Austin Theriault’s pledge to raise $50,000 at the Oxford Plains Speedway Pro All Stars Series 400 race.
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First tests reveal high PFAS levels in spilled foam, ponds at Brunswick Landing
Test results and cleanup and remediation updates will be shared with the public at a meeting Thursday night.
Posted inMaine
Maine public defense office submits early $64.5 million request for next budget
The proposal includes new public defense positions and emergency measures to help find lawyers for hundreds of unrepresented criminal defendants.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Judge lowers bail for Farmingdale man in death of Waldoboro man
Jason Hewett, 39, has denied allegations that he killed Kyle MacDougall.