Two of three City Council races and two of four Board of Education races are expected to be contested this November.
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Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield appoints town manager who served as Bucksport’s municipal clerk
Jacob R. Gran, 26, is scheduled to begin his new job Sept. 25, working under the terms of a three-year contract.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Crash on I-95 in West Gardiner causes minor injuries, slows traffic
Three people were taken to the hospital Monday morning after a car hit a guardrail.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Madison man pleads guilty to wire fraud in ‘ticket switching’ scam at Maine stores
Aaron Hoster, 51, entered the plea Monday in U.S. District Court in Bangor for switching the price tags for pricey items at Home Depot and Lowe’s stores.
Posted inMaine
Photos: Firefighters battle blaze in Winslow
Firefighters fight flames Sunday, Sept. 10 in Winslow. All photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Those who make, love cheese gather in record numbers at annual Pittsfield festival
The Maine Cheese Festival was held Sunday at Manson Park in Pittsfield, with more than 60 artisan cheesemakers and related vendors from throughout the state selling goods to an appreciative crowd.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
As Winslow revamps public safety operations, former employees speak of director with abrasive style
Former employees say Leonard Macdaid’s leadership has contributed to distrust among town departments and includes threatening behavior, but the town manager dismisses the claims as a coordinated effort that also involves some town staff.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Agricultural fair returns to Clinton with new events, continued focus on education
New to the annual Clinton Fair this year was a demolition derby and hammer and frying pan toss that drew thousands. Organizers say that the fair’s offerings are expanding each year in an effort to get more people through the gates and educate them on the importance of agriculture and community.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Kids and cows strut their stuff in the show ring at Litchfield Fair
The 3-day Litchfield Fair continues Sunday with more agriculture events and showings.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
RSU 2 votes to move school board meetings to Hallowell
Regular business meetings will no longer rotate among the four municipalities served by the district. Special meetings will be scheduled in each community to gather input from residents.