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PublishedMarch 10, 2024
Proposed Augusta homeless shelter spurs debate, heads to Planning Board
Some Augusta business owners fear a proposed new 40-bed homeless shelter would worsen problems they've seen with people who are homeless, while advocates say it would help.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2024
Waterville council rejects sending church zoning request to Planning Board
Councilors said the church presented a proposal that does not reflect the compromise the city and church officials had discussed at a meeting Jan. 8 and thus they would not vote to refer the matter to the Planning Board.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2023
Waterville City Council to consider Park Street church request to raze buildings for more parking
Some city residents are concerned that the First Church of Waterville is looking to demolish buildings at 3 and 5 Park St.
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PublishedApril 7, 2023
A dwindling Methodist congregation has put its Augusta church up for sale
Members of the Green Street United Methodist Church, built in 1828, said they do not have financial capacity to keep the property. They are looking to sell it to an organization that would use it to help people experiencing homelessness.
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PublishedJune 24, 2022
From joy to anger, faith leaders react to Roe’s reversal
Reactions from America's faith leaders ranged from elation to anger after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that made abortion legal nationwide.
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PublishedApril 27, 2022
Waterville Planning Board considers proposal to convert vacant building into housing for homeless
Board votes 7-0 Tuesday to recommend the City Council rezone 8 Highwood St., a former office building, to allow for apartments for families and seniors, as well as "crisis housing" for homeless people awaiting permanent housing.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2022
Somerset County Sheriff’s officials investigate crash into Madison church
The crash occurred Saturday at St. Sebastian Church on Main Street in Madison when a Toyota Prius slammed into the front entry way, causing extensive damage to the church and vehicle, according to Somerset County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell.
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PublishedAugust 21, 2021
Augusta church holds baptisms on the river
Rick Stoops, who has served as the church as pastor since 1982, said this is the first he has seen the church hold a river baptism.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2021
Legal opinion says Waterville must redo review process for proposal to use former church as events center
Waterville Mayor Jay Coelho says the legal opinion shows 'we've been doing things a little backwards' as officials prepare to send the controversial proposal back to the Planning Board.
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PublishedJune 20, 2021
Maine congregations wrestle with reopening in the wake of vaccinations
Faith groups across the state are returning to 'a new normal,' knowing that some members may not be inoculated.
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