Residents voted to recall Selectman Glen Mantor in a special election Tuesday, and elected Shawn Bean to replace him, according to preliminary results from the town clerk Tuesday night.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council moves toward ‘compromise’ housing rental rules that drop mandatory registration
The proposed ordinance the council voted on Tuesday asks for voluntary compliance from property owners to register their buildings with the city, whereas the original proposal would have required them to register or be penalized.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
No injuries reported after Skowhegan home heavily damaged by fire
The accidental fire on Tuesday, which officials said was caused by electrical malfunctioning, occurred on Butler Street, just east of Redington-Fairview General Hospital.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop council opts to bond money for required repairs to school parking lot
The town will pay about $220,000 over five years to bring the Winthrop Grade School parking lot into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock residents pass $2.85 million town budget, reject more medical marijuana stores
There’s one medical marijuana retail store in town and people at the annual Town Meeting on Monday indicated that for now they don’t want anymore.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Kennebec County commissioners endorse $19.3 million budget with 5% increase to taxes
The budget reflects nearly an 11% increase in county spending, in part to pay for unfunded state requirement to provide medication-assisted treatment at the county jail.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville considers expanding its 911 dispatch operation
The Police Department is looking to enlarge its dispatch center following the decision by Somerset County to stop taking 911 calls for 16 communities in Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Fine from driver in crash that killed 3 pedestrians turned over to Augusta for memorial
Robert Santerre has paid $5,000 as part of his sentence for committing a motor vehicle violation resulting in death. That money has been turned over to the city of Augusta to create a memorial to the crash victims.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Town meetings in Somerset County in full swing as residents approve municipal budgets
Several annual town meetings were held Saturday despite the snowstorm that swept through the region, including in Anson, Cornville, Embden and Solon.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop High School senior leads effort to help foster children
Due to Maddie Weymouth’s efforts, some 50 people contributed about $800 to buy items expected to bring joy to foster children awaiting placement at a new home.