Many of the problematic properties are owned by absentee owners, including large banks or limited liability companies that make it difficult for city officials to determine who or what owns certain buildings.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Monmouth begins review of proposed 2022-23 budget
Preliminary spending plan includes slight increases for heating, electricity and cost-of-living adjustments.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Preparations underway to bring 25 sturgeon sculptures to sites in Augusta by June
A prototype of a sturgeon with a curled tail has been completed and a search is ongoing for artists to paint the fish for the Augusta Downtown Alliance’s public art program.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Browntail moth workshop set for Wednesday in Waterville
City Councilor Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3, to demonstrate how to remove browntail moth nests from trees and dispose of them properly, at workshop outside the Waterville Public Library.
Posted inMaine, Sports, Varsity Maine
In photos: Saturday’s Maine high school basketball tournament games
High school basketball players made the shots and our photographers caught the action. Here are some of our favorite photos from Maine’s high school basketball tournament, February 26, 2022.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Somerville man learning to walk again following 3-month COVID-19 hospitalization
Andrew Hisler, 61, was unvaccinated when he contracted COVID-19 in November, and now wishes he had gotten the vaccine sooner.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Augusta officials decide city flagpoles to remain only for ‘governmental’ flags
Following separate requests to fly a Pride flag and an Irish flag, city officials have declined to allow other flags on city poles.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Litchfield Food Bank receives $50,000 grant toward new building
The grant comes from the Good Shepherd Food Bank, and will help with site work and construction of a new facility for the Litchfield Food Bank.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Pittsfield man dies after 12-hour standoff with police
Gregory L. Lasselle, 27, of Pittsfield, died at a residence on Detroit Road in Pittsfield after an armed confrontation with Maine State Police ended a 12-hour standoff sparked by reports of a domestic disturbance and shots fired, officials said.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby College professor brings topic of Russian invasion of Ukraine into the classroom
A Colby College professor has held ongoing discussions with his students on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and navigating the complexities of the crisis and U.S. involvement.