City councilors heard from several people Tuesday about the city’s plan to expand and improve recreation offerings.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop officials reach consensus on marijuana business fees
The town council did not take any formal action, but plans to vote on a marijuana ordinance in November.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man accused of dumping cup of bedbugs at City Hall 4 years ago will soon face a jury trial
Charles Manning, who in 2017 reportedly dumped a cup containing about 100 bedbugs at Augusta City Center, has declined a plea deal and will go to court later this month on charges of assault and obstructing governmental administration connected to that incident.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Canaan man suffers severe injuries in Pittsfield crash after falling asleep at the wheel, police say
The driver, Gary Moshier, 33, of Canaan, sustained a head injury in the crash.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop officials discuss possible uses for $600,000 in American Rescue Plan funds
The American Rescue Plan Act requires that all towns obligate this money no later than Dec. 31, 2024, and that it is spent by Dec. 31, 2026.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Richmond hosts public hearing for RSU 2 withdrawal
No questions were submitted in advance and no members of the public turned up for the short hearing that marked the next step in Richmond’s second attempt to leave Regional School District 2.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area district projects underway after voters OK use of COVID relief funding
Voters approved the use of federal pandemic relief funding for the renovation of some of the district’s schools and other infrastructure needs.
Posted inMaine Crime
Sidney selectman charged with assault in dispute with neighbor, police say
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office confirms Alan Tibbetts received court summons last month on assault charge.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Homelessness, poverty taking center stage at Waterville forums starting this week
Three virtual forums hosted by Katie Spencer White, CEO of the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, will be held this month to discuss the problem, what is being done and what needs to be done from here.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Will people want to camp among alpacas? Starks couple hopes so.
The owners of Sandy River Alpacas have submitted an application to the Starks Planning Board, proposing to add upscale camping accommodations to the site.