Public hearing to discuss the City Center TIF and related development plan is scheduled to begin at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday. Those wanting to take part in the hearing or the City Council meeting following it must contact City Clerk Patti Dubois by 5 p.m. Tuesday to receive Zoom log-in credentials.
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Fire damages building at Maine Woods Pellet Co. in Athens
The fire, reported at 11:28 p.m. Sunday at Maine Woods Pellet Co. on Harmony Road, damaged the walls, roof and most of the wire trays.
Readfield, Gardiner and Augusta-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Maranacook Community Middle School will be remote for the remainder of the week, while Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School and Cony Middle and High School will remain with their regular schedules.
Maine DOT shifts to virtual, on-demand meetings
The format, which has allowed the process of public information and feedback to continue while in-person meetings have been curtailed, is expected to continue as restrictions are lifted and more in-person meetings are permitted.
Canaan voters approve $1.36 million budget
Thirty-five people turn out Saturday night for annual Town Meeting. Elections scheduled for 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Town Office.
Smithfield residents vote to buy fire truck, approve all warrant articles
About 35 people turned out Saturday night for the annual Town Meeting, approving all 65 articles, and 63 people voted in elections earlier in the day.
Waterville Planning Board to review development plan for former Seton Hospital
The board is scheduled to consider final approval Monday night of previously approved plans to redevelop the property at 30 Chase Ave. into apartments and commercial space.
Design includes parking at Hallowell’s proposed pocket park
Parking Committee presents its recommendations for the downtown park at the corner of Water and Central streets.
Children’s Center in Augusta to expand, allowing it to take another 100 students
The Children’s Center, which also has locations in Farmington, Skowhegan and Waterville, plans to increase its space in Augusta by 10,000 square feet.
Colby College students describe ‘unique’ experience living at Lockwood Hotel
About 100 students are calling the downtown hotel home for the 2020-21 school year as the building is being finished at 9 Main St.