Defend Our Health officials say Casella, which contracts with 30 wastewater treatment plants for sludge removal, says company data shows the situation for Casella is not as dire as portrayed, but Casella characterizes the allegation as insulting and dishonest.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan asks state to push up repaving plans for deteriorating Madison Avenue
The Board of Selectmen sent a letter last week to the Maine Department of Transportation asking it adjust its paving schedule for the region to include work on Madison Avenue, one of the busiest roads in town.
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Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
St. Albans residents pass $1.5 million budget, vote in new selectman
St. Albans residents approved a $1.5 million budget and approved all but two of 48 articles on the Town Meeting warrant. Voters also elected a new selectman and reelected a school board director.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Major storm blankets central Maine
The rate of snowfall, according to the National Weather Service in Gray, was higher than usual at roughly 2 to 3 inches per hour in the morning.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Access denied: Authorities refuse to release records for Maine school shooter hoax calls
First Amendment advocates across New England say the sweeping decision sets a dangerous precedent.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop superintendent seeks $100K to bring school parking lot into compliance with accessibility requirements
Superintendent Jim Hodgkin will ask the town to designate the funds for a mandatory paving project at the Winthrop Grade School. The cost increased from a year ago when the initial estimate was made.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Smithfield man arrested after pointing firearm toward sheriff’s deputy and detective
Somerset County sheriff’s officials went to the home of Barry Wheaton, 58, to arrest him on a warrant from another county when he refused to come out and then pointed the gun toward them, according to Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Rick Amero permanently hired as superintendent of Hallowell-based school district
Rick Amero, former Monmouth Academy principal, will become RSU 2’s new superintendent.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Clinton man sentenced to at least 9 months in jail for reckless driving that killed girlfriend
Stephen B. Richardson III pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault in connection with a crash on Oct. 31, 2021, that killed Julie Clark, 19, of Troy.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Three charged after search of Pittsfield home yields illicit drugs
Brett Johnson, Dawn Smith and Felicia Willard are scheduled to appear in court July 5 on drug-related charges, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.