A 48-year-old Canaan man who was driving the tractor-trailer for New Balance was not injured when the pole fell onto the truck’s cab, pulling with it another pole that was damaged in a crash more than a week earlier, according to police.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board to consider plans for self-storage units, solar farm
The board is expected to hear details of the projects when it convenes Tuesday evening.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Farmingdale appliance store closing after nearly four decades
Owner David Sheperd said that the economy and high interest rates were the culprit, as customers scaled back their purchases of furniture and appliances from The Major’s Furniture & Appliance, which is expected to close next month after 37 years in business.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow native shows snowmobilers the way with a little help from the business community
Jake Warn’s website, sledtrx.com, is a resource for riders planning their next winter trip through Maine woods, and his work got a boost from Waterville-based Dirigo Labs, a regional startup accelerator.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop Sidewalk Art Fair showcases art and community
For 35 years, the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce has put on the art festival, which draws people from across the region to Winthrop to see the works of dozens of local artists and showcase what the town has to offer.
Posted inMaine, News
Dozens of motorcyclists ride into Waterville to deliver donation to children’s home
Motorcyclists from numerous biker groups delivered a $3,000 check to the Maine Children’s Home in what organizers hope will become an annual event.
Posted inMaine, News
Clinton Fire Department warns of discolored water, says residents should not be alarmed
Officials warned that discolored water may temporarily come out of residents’ faucets, but posed no serious threat.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Truck gets wedged between guardrail, tractor trailer on I-95 in Farmingdale
No one was injured, but traffic was backed up for miles Friday afternoon as police cleared the scene.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Hallowell hires former Topsham officer as its new police chief
Chris Lewis will succeed Scott MacMaster, who left to become a patrol officer in Gardiner earlier this year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
School districts based in Gardiner, Hallowell and Winthrop launch shared adult education program
Course registration for the Kennebec Neighbors Adult Education Program is expected to open next week.