Mayor Jay Coelho made reference to the RiverWalk vandalism at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “I think that whoever is doing that should be ashamed,” Coelho said.
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Search warrant leads to 2 arrests on drug trafficking charges in Farmingdale
The MDEA had been conducting an investigation into the alleged sale of fentanyl and cocaine from a house on Northern Avenue in Farmingdale.
Gardiner to continue city manager search after candidate withdraws
Mayor Patricia Hart said Thursday the city manager position will be advertised again after Christopher Ryan notified city officials he was withdrawing himself from consideration.
Starks couple get OK to move forward with proposed wilderness campsites among alpacas
A Starks couple can now move forward with a new camping business enterprise at their alpaca farm. When complete, the campground, will be open for business May 1-Oct. 31.
Gardiner City Council appoints Kathy Brown to fill vacant council seat
Kathy Brown, who moved to Gardiner with her husband a year ago, said she wants to work on drawing her fellow newcomers into making contributions as well as helping to develop the city’s downtown.
After Richmond police officer resigns, Selectboard member attempts to calm social media anxiety
After members of the Selectboard accepted Officer Doug Bellevue’s resignation Monday night, residents on the Richmond Friends and Families Facebook page expressed concerns, including that the position could go unfilled.
Causes of poverty, homelessness highlighted at first of three virtual Waterville forums
Katie Spencer White, CEO of the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, hosts virtual forum, which is to be followed by sessions Wednesday, Oct. 13, and Oct. 27.
Air bags deploy, no injuries reported in Waterville crash
Police: Crash occurs Wednesday afternoon on West River Road, when Chevrolet Equinox collides with Subaru Outback.
Pittsfield Town Council votes to return to in-person meetings, with no distancing or mask requirements
Vote was 5-2 to return, with Mayor Heather Donahue and Deputy Mayor Tim Nichols voting in opposition.
Kennebec County names new administrator
Scott Ferguson, a finance director for the Maine state government, will begin his new following the retirement later this month of Robert Devlin, Kennebec County’s first county administrator for almost two decades.