Scott MacMaster is to begin working in Gardiner later this month.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Fire damages Gifford’s ice cream production facility in Skowhegan
A company official said the fire began Thursday morning in a processing area where milk and cream are mixed for the company’s well-known ice cream.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta considers rental housing inspections and licensing, with $100 per unit yearly fee
The proposal would help address the growing amount of unsafe rental housing conditions in the city, officials say.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Business manager of Augusta school district steps down ahead of budget preparation
The district is searching for an interim replacement for Kathy Casparius “as soon as possible,” said Board of Education Chair Amanda Olson.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Central Mainers prepare warming areas, postpone events as dangerously cold conditions approach
As Maine braces for a cold snap this week, residents across the state are readying for frigid temperatures expected to plunge to minus 20 by the weekend.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Fire damages biomass plant at Colby College in Waterville
The fire early Wednesday is believed to have started when smoldering wood ash ignited wood chips on a conveyor belt in the plant, according to Waterville fire Chief Shawn Esler.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Dog credited with alerting its owner to early morning fire that destroyed Anson home
Anson fire Chief Stacey Beane said after the dog and its owner escaped the flames early Wednesday on Embden Pond Road, the pet went back inside through an open door and perished.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield residents discuss improvements to Mill Island Park
Some of the ideas Tuesday for the park on the banks of the Kennebec River were to add a play area for dogs, a footbridge to downtown and a longer loop trail.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
After stressful few weeks, popular Waterville restaurant reopens its doors at new location
Buen Apetito, a mainstay in the Waterville restaurant scene for two decades, can now be found at 99 West River Road after a dispute over parking led to its departure from the Railroad Square complex.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
As winter kicks into gear, at least 2 central Maine cities say they may be forced to overspend on salt
Augusta and Hallowell may exceed their budgets for salt, but elsewhere in central Maine, municipalities say they are on-track for spending on salt and sand at this point in the season.