Maine becomes the first state to receive the funding as part of a federal push for broadband improvements meant to give every American access to high-speed internet service.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop officials agree to revisit controversial mooring ordinance
The town plans to present a new draft of the policy in early 2023. The existing policy will remain in effect in the meantime.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Smithfield contractor accused of defrauding customers fails to appear in court on drug charges
An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for Zacheriah Adams, the man accused by several people of failing to perform home repair projects after collecting thousands of dollars from them.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield Town Council passes $6.1 million budget, eyes tax rate decrease
The budget is roughly a 7% increase compared to last year, but a rise in revenue means town officials expect the property tax rate to decrease for residents.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield appoints police chief who previously served decades with Augusta police force
The Town Council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Vicente Morris, who succeeds Harold Bickmore.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
String of car burglaries reported in Augusta neighborhood
A half-dozen burglaries from motor vehicles, and one theft of an entire vehicle, were reported in the Sewall Street area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County mulls gift of memorial bench honoring late probate judge
Kennebec County commissioners plan to decide in two weeks whether to accept a granite bench as a memorial to the late Judge James Mitchell, who presided over Kennebec County’s probate court for nearly four decades before his death in 2016.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council delays decision on police pay raises
The majority of city councilors Tuesday night said they needed more clarity on what proposed pay raises for patrol officers and commanding officers would mean for the long term before voting to approve them.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
State transportation officials vow better communication in wake of contentious interstate solar project in Augusta
Augusta city councilors say they weren’t informed of the state’s plans to install 8,000 solar modules on 15 acres of land at interstate exits in Augusta, but state officials say they would have been willing to hold a public hearing if there had been interest.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Hartland man dies when SUV strikes tree in Canaan
The wreck occurred Friday on state Route 23 and claimed the life of a 59-year-old man who authorities have not yet identified.