Councilors said they want to hear an explanation from the Planning Board as to why property at 74 Pleasant St. should be rezoned from residential to commercial, a change that would allow Ware-Butler Building Supply to put business offices in the building.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Gifford’s unable to produce ice cream following fire at Skowhegan facility
Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream announced Tuesday it is unable to produce ice cream out of their Skowhegan facility after a fire damaged their production area earlier this month, but are exploring some temporary solutions.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges
Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Back-to-back storms expected to bring nearly a foot of snow across central Maine
The National Weather Service says snow will begin falling late Wednesday night, bringing 6-8 inches of snow to the Augusta and Waterville area by Thursday, while a second snowstorm is expected to bring an estimated 2-4 inches of snow on Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville’s Inland Hospital to partner on ‘immersive learning’ center that simulates health care conditions
Purdue Global School of Nursing is partnering with Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville to build the innovative learning center next to the hospital.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell sets public hearing for controversial pesticide ordinance, approves first reading
The hearing is set for March 13, after which the ordinance will need a second and third reading before approval.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Police release more information on Waterville cruiser crash
The crash involving a Waterville police officer and two others in a vehicle occurred Saturday afternoon on Kennedy Memorial Drive.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta City Council approves increasing fees by 15% at landfill used by residents of several area municipalities
Officials are looking to put away funds to help pay for the potential vertical expansion of the landfill, which could cost about $20 million and extend the landfill’s lifetime by 12 to 15 years.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to consider rectory rezoning, ward redistricting
Councilors are scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Elm at 21 College Ave.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Pedestrian hit by municipal plow truck in Winslow
The accident occurred when a 32-year-old man attempted to cross Benton Avenue as a public works truck sanding the street was backing up, according to police.