Ron Frederick decides not to seek another term, but residents at the annual Town Meeting still voted for him as a write-in candidate.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Photos: Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville celebrates Purim
The Jewish holiday of Purim was celebrated Wednesday by the Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville. The gathering featured dancing, a costume parade and other events commemorating the saving of the Jewish people from persecution and death in the ancient Persian Empire. All photos by Rich Abrahamson.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop School Committee approves $12.63 million budget proposal
The proposed budget, which represents a 3.1% increase to current spending, next goes residents, who are scheduled to vote June 14.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Litchfield residents urge contracting with Humane Society for animal shelter instead of using box trailer
The town pays a local animal shelter that uses a retrofitted box trailer on Stevenstown Road.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council refers former Sacred Heart Church property rezoning proposal to Planning Board
Ware-Butler Building Supply is looking to expand the office building at the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church property and store building materials in the parking lot.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Months of searching for new location render no new home for Winslow food pantry
The St. John Food Pantry is in need of a new home, ideally one that’s handicap-accessible with operations that can be contained to one floor, but months of searching have provided few leads.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock firefighters use grant from Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation to buy equipment
Fire Department uses $40,000 donation to replace old gear used to remove people from wrecked automobiles.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
State House closed for second day in a row from burst water pipe
The building was also expected to remain closed to the public for the rest of the week as water is dried up and the area cleaned.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan River Park project to receive $2 million in federal money
Organizers of the project, formerly known as Run of River, say the money will allow for greater public access along the banks of the Kennebec River downtown, including a promenade and riverside seating.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Project meant to improve safety on Augusta’s Bangor Street gets $4.8 million in federal funding
Augusta will also get $265,000 to start a drug recovery assistance program as part of a federal budget signed into law Tuesday by President Joe Biden.