Along with approving new policy on remote meetings, Town Council OKs several marijuana licenses and learns the Maine Department of Environmental Protection plans to test local fish ponds.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Changes come to Gardiner Public Library as longtime leaders retire
Friday marks Scott Handville’s last day at the library, after four decades as assistant director. Library Director Anne Davis, who is also retiring this year.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Things to Do
Skowhegan River Fest kicks off weeklong celebration Sunday
Events are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Sunday with a fly fishing clinic at Lake George Regional Park East.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
MaineGeneral continues to establish pop-up vaccine clinics, with 10 in August
The health system is also offering free vaccinations at all of its primary care practices.
Posted inMaine
Clinton delays retirement plan changes for police, fire departments until next summer
The Board of Selectmen met Tuesday and discussed the retirement plan change, as well as the situation on True Road and a special meeting for next week to discuss taxes.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Solar panel field planned for former Skowhegan landfill site
A public hearing for three items, including a solar ordinance and proposed solar project, will be held Aug. 10 at the regular Board of Selectmen meeting in Skowhegan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Skate Park addition construction underway
A Missouri company specializing in skate park projects is building the addition at Williams Park.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Convicted killer’s Riverview escape conviction overturned by state’s top court
Mark Ian Gessner had his conviction overturned and the charge dismissed after a ruling Tuesday by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, which said he had been improperly tried for the same criminal incident twice.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Longtime Richmond teacher, coach to take on elementary principal role
Troy Kendrick has been hired as principal of Marcia Buker Elementary School in Richmond, following Tom McKee’s decision to return to teaching.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.