Since 2015, the Benton Falls Congregational Church has been working to restore the original 1826 structure.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner officials to debate temporary ban on cannabis business licenses
The City Council is considering a moratorium to pause new applications for licenses while the Ordinance Review Committee considers whether regulations Gardiner enacted earlier this year need revising.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake
Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
After delayed start, school year gets underway for Augusta’s elementary students
Last week, the Augusta school board gave educators at the elementary schools two extra days to prepare for the start of the year, and by the end of this week all students receiving in-person instruction will have come to school.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
TIF district considered as ‘fix’ for downtown Oakland
Oakland Town Manager Gary Bowman urges City Council to consider tax increment financing to encourage development.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Youth Center, MSAD 49, Fairfield eye community center for child care
Alfond Youth has already launched programs for Waterville and Winslow students and is making arrangements with Fairfield and SAD 49 to secure a facility in hopes that the state comes through with funding for all three programs.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Vehicle rollover on I-95 on the Fairfield-Clinton line believed to be caused by defective tire
The passengers sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening after the vehicle rolled multiple times before coming to a halt, state police said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Plea made, then withdrawn, by suspect in Waterville drive-by shooting of young girl
Video conferencing between the Kennebec County jail and Capital Judicial Center, due to COVID-19 prevention efforts, has had glitches that impact defendants’ communications.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Former city councilors Bofia, Coelho vie for Waterville mayor’s seat
Mayor Nick Isgro, who has served two three-year terms, is not seeking reelection to his post as Democrat Jay Coelho and independent Phil Bofia square off to succeed him.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Planning Board to consider revised Gardiner Green proposal
Developer Paul Boghossian has adjusted his proposal for the adaptive reuse of MaineGeneral Healthcare’s Dresden Avenue buildings to create 51 dwelling units, with no new construction unless additional land is bought.