Dwayne Weese, 52, was charged by state fire marshals after authorities tracked a trail of footprints in the snow from where a house fire started Athens.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner marijuana rules nearly set, raise concerns about cost
While city officials want to be prepared for the launch of the adult-use marijuana market later this year, Dennis Meehan, owner of Nature’s Summit in Gardiner, is trying to determine how to navigate the new regulations and annual licensing requirements.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Somerville voters agree to seek grants to create municipal broadband network
Residents at a special town meeting Saturday also voted to return the road commissioner’s post to an elected position.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
St. Albans residents pass budget, opt to appoint road commissioner
Voters discuss and debate the budgets for the fire department and health and human services organizations, and changing the road commissioner position from an elected one to an appointed one.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Maine Authors, Morning Sentinel, News
Opening night of statewide film festival draws crowd in Waterville
Thursday’s event included a screening of the 1945 film “Leave Her to Heaven” and a discussion with Tim Williams, the grandson of Ben Ames Williams who authored the 1944 novel the film was based on.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Superintendent: Architects look at all Skowhegan area schools in planning project
Maine School Administrative District 54 recently chose an architectural firm that is looking at the conditions of district schools to see if renovations are needed or if a new building is necessary.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Town garage work, planning for a 1,000-foot tsunami among issues for Washington Select Board candidates
ShaRon Kelly, who expressed concerns about a perceived lack of planning for a potential tsunami caused by an asteroid striking the Eastern seaboard, as well as “alien deception,” is challenging incumbent Washington Selectman Tom Johnston.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Five Questions: A look back at influences
Five business owners and executives reflect on the people and circumstances that have influenced them in business.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan school officials whittle mascot name suggestions down to 305
School Administrative District 54 administrators say they’ve received more than 1,600 suggestions for a new sports team nickname and have whittled the possibilities down to 305 as of Thursday.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Three arrested in Waterville robbery, beating case
Police say a 63-year-old man who was being extorted by people living at the same apartment building was taken to the hospital Tuesday after being beaten and robbed of his wallet.