Regional School Unit 38 is to receive $1.49 million from the federal Elementary and Secondary School Elementary Relief Fund.
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MaineGeneral Health working on contingency plan for staffing as deadline approaches for Mills’ vaccination mandate
As of Tuesday, about 81% of the hospital’s employees met the COVID-19 vaccination mandate Gov. Janet Mills has set for health care workers.
Rules meant to improve solar farm appearance proposed in Augusta
A moratorium put in place by city councilors bans any new solar farm development until rules increasing visual screening requirements are in place.
Public to weigh in as Skowhegan moves forward with plans for new bridge
A public hearing Sept. 28 will look at several options for a new span over the Kennebec, with one leading contender costing $25.5 million and a second one estimated at more than double that amount.
Waterville animal shelter reopens after ill animals, overcrowding force closure
The Humane Society Waterville Area at 100 Webb Road is searching for a new executive director as it works to stabilize operations.
Officials looking to replace, rather than repair, Hilton Bridge in Skowhegan, Canaan
Skowhegan officials said Tuesday that the best option is to keep the bridge closed until the two towns can come up with a plan to remove and replace the bridge, which was built in 1923.
Clinton residents to decide in November on land purchase for new fire station
Selectmen on Tuesday approved holding a special election on the land purchase as the town looks to improve the town’s public safety buildings.
Augusta reports skunk with rabies found in Northern Avenue area
City officials are urging that residents use extra caution and not leave their pets unattended.
Waterville Planning Board recommends rezoning to allow school storage building
Board also votes to approve final plan for a solar farm between Eight Rod Road and Punky Lane.
Family, police wait for confirmation on identity of remains found in Falmouth
Anneliese Heinig, who would be 39 now, disappeared in November 2019. She was last seen in Richmond, although a witness has said someone matching her description was seen walking away from an SUV registered to Heinig’s parents early on Nov. 26, 2019.