The Maine Department of Environmental Protection said in a report to a legislative committee that testing of an increasing number of sites likely will continue beyond a 2025 deadline.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Storm expected to bring 4 to 9 inches of snow across central Maine by Friday
The forecast calls for snow to begin falling late Thursday and continue Friday, creating slick driving conditions.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News
Augusta councilors prioritize need to improve housing, Augusta Civic Center
Councilors agree the city should work to help create more, and better, housing options at all levels.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Gardiner officials name temporary police chief, library director to fill in for departing department heads
Detective Sgt. Todd Pilsbury was named interim police chief and Assistant Library Director Dawn Thistle was named interim library director Wednesday as the city works to fill those department head positions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Murder trial begins, again, for Gardiner man accused of shooting former friend, nearly cutting off the hands of another
The murder trial of Dylan Ketcham, 23, began, for the second time, on Wednesday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. His first trial was declared a mistrial in September.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine
City clerk set to retire after 24 years with Hallowell
Diane Polky was hired as deputy city clerk in 1999 and became city clerk in 2016.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Man who repeatedly stabbed stranger in Winslow arrested and charged with assault, police say
Police Chief Leonard Macdaid said a 21-year-old man was taken into custody Wednesday at a residence on Clinton Avenue following a brief chase.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council delays vote on housing rental registration ordinance
Landlords and tenants packed the City Council chamber Tuesday night to urge councilors not to approve the proposed ordinance, saying it is burdensome, violates tenant privacy rights and discourages rental property investment at a time when housing is sorely needed in the city.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Barn, farm equipment destroyed by fire at MOFGA’s Unity campus
A Saturday fire engulfed a barn at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s educational center in Unity.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell city manager gets 7% raise in renewed 2-year contract
Officials said they are pleased with the performance of City Manager Gary Lamb, whose annual salary will increase to nearly $100,000 in August.