West Gardiner residents are expected to elect a selectman and vote on the annual budget during Saturday’s Town Meeting as well as weigh in on banning future solar farms and self-storage facilities.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville man faces drugs summons after standoff with police at apartment near fire station
Police said they responded Tuesday night to Union Street after neighbors reported hearing what they thought were shots fired inside an apartment, but it turned out the man inside was smashing things with a hammer and was found with methamphetamine.
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Waterville Planning Board to send report to City Council explaining rezoning recommendation for former rectory
The memo the Planning Board intends to send to the City Council explains why it recommended allowing the former Sacred Heart Church rectory at 74 Pleasant St. to be rezoned.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man who sexually assaulted child gets prison sentence nearly cut in half after initial conviction overturned
An improper meeting between the district attorney and judge resulted in the overturning of Eric Bard’s 2015 conviction. Now, instead of facing 50 years in prison for more than 21 charges, he is to serve 28.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta officials urge caution after report of skunk with rabies
The Maine Center for Disease Control notified Augusta city officials that a skunk in the area of Northern Avenue has contracted rabies.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Two abandoned buildings destroyed in Sidney fire
The fire Monday night off Drummond Avenue was spotted by a Maine State Police trooper who was driving along nearby Interstate 95.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow likely to adopt new model for fire, police operations
In an effort to save money, the town has been testing a restructured public safety system in which a public safety director would oversee the fire and police departments.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville assistant superintendent promoted to lead city schools
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday voted 7-0 to appoint Peter Hallen as the new superintendent.
Posted inCommunity, Local Elections, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Unity residents reject several items at seven-hour Town Meeting
More than 70 people attended the meeting, which ran from 9 a.m. until nearly 4 p.m.
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Waterville Planning Board to again consider rezoning change for former Sacred Heart rectory
The Planning Board must consider Tuesday whether to recommend to the City Council if the rezoning should be allowed so Ware-Butler Building Supply can put business offices at the former Sacred Heart Church rectory on Pleasant Street.