However, councilors did not vote on the issue at Thursday’s informational meeting.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Hearing set for Pittston residents to decide fate of town recall ordinance as recall petition lingers
With a petition to recall one of the town’s three selectmen in limbo for weeks, town officials have scheduled a Feb. 22 public hearing on whether to change the town’s recall ordinance or eliminate it and follow state law instead.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Warm winter, low precipitation putting Maine on thin ice, officials say
Despite warm temperatures, organizers of the Maine Pond Hockey Classic, set for this weekend in Sidney, say they have been working hard to prepare for the event.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Photos: Good therapy dogs unleash comfort for Gardiner library friends
A pair of greyhound therapy dogs visited with patrons on Wednesday in the Gardiner Public Library as part of its weekly “Read with a Therapy Dog” event. All photos by Kennebec Journal staff photographer Joe Phelan.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Sheriff: Thousands of illegally grown marijuana plants seized during search of Norridgewock home
The bust of the illegal marijuana growing operation is part a larger investigation involving local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan mill redevelopment scores first public loan to get back on track after flooding caused millions in damage
A loan package totaling $200,000 from Somerset County and the Somerset Economic Development Corp. marks a starting point for more than $1 million in assistance the Spinning Mill project’s developers say they need after December’s flooding damage.
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Colby College receives $50 million gift to be used for financial aid
The gift from the Lunder Foundation will support the college’s ongoing efforts to enroll and graduate talented students from all backgrounds, according to college officials.
Posted inMaine, News
Plans in the works to expand Augusta’s Howard Hill to universal access
The Kennebec Land Trust, which manages the conservation recreation area that’s owned by the city of Augusta, is raising money to widen access there to people with disabilities.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Fire destroys Waterville outbuilding loaded with tools
The fire, which destroyed about $15,000 worth of contractors’ tools, was reported late Tuesday night on Louise Avenue.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council delays vote on remote meetings, approves public comment rules
Councilors decided to postpone until Feb. 20 a vote on a policy that would guarantee that people who attend council meetings remotely can participate in the meetings.