The organization, which is focused on building a vibrant downtown neighborhood, is holding a brainstorming event to help people connect, share ideas and answer their questions about what’s going on in Gardiner.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Schools and Education
Photos: Colby College holds candlelight vigil for Ukraine
Students stood and lit candles on the steps of Miller Library, honoring those fighting in the conflict and those whose lives have been lost. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Michael G. Seamans
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville hospital violated policies in assessment of man who later shot himself, federal report says
The suicidal man, who died from his wounds, had sought care at Northern Light Inland Hospital in August but a proper evaluation of him was not done, according to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock fire chief, whose career spans a half-century, to step down
Chief David Jones, widely seen as a steady presence and effective leader who was honored this week at Norridgewock’s annual Town Meeting, announced that he plans to retire in October.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
New $6 million animal shelter gets greenlight for former farmland in Augusta
The Kennebec Valley Humane Society shelter will be built off Leighton Road.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Hallowell officials consider second plan for former fire station after ‘Cadillac’ first proposal
Officials consider redesign that would allow more space for public use and food pantry, describing as “overkill” the amount of space first proposed for city’s small Police Department.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Vienna voters endorse proposed spending, add raises for officials
Returning to a live format after voting referendum style in 2021, about 30 voters agreed to pay off the town’s fire truck, add to what they pay for bulky waste removal, and approve routine spending for the town.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock voters adopt moratorium on solar farms, approve $2.45 million town budget
Residents at the annual Town Meeting on Monday consented to a pause on solar projects after officials said they needed time to ensure appropriate regulations are in place.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Gasoline prices march up in central Maine as U.S. tightens economic sanctions against Russia
While gas prices have been rising steadily over the last year, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. ban on Russian oil imports announced Tuesday has focused attention across central Maine on recent price spikes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Maine Supreme Court hears argument that police stop of drug-furnishing New York man was unjustified
A lawyer for Timothy Barclift argued, on appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, that police stopped the New York man primarily because of an anonymous tip he traveled by bus frequently and paid with cash.