The Board of Appeals reviewed testimony and documents submitted at its December meeting, and expects to continue its deliberations over a stop work order issued last summer at the Ballard-Milligan Gravel Pit.
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Beal College to hold vigil for slain Newport woman
Anielka Allen, 37, studied medical assisting at Beal College in Bangor before her death; posts made to the school’s Facebook page described her as a “beloved” student.
Suggestion forms now available for mascot selection in Skowhegan
Forms can be found in town offices in Canaan, Cornville, Mercer, Norridgewock, Skowhegan and Smithfield by the end of the week and an online form is also available.
Local meat main dish at annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show
Hundreds of guests circulated through the Augusta Civic Center Wednesday to visit with agricultural groups, view new technology and sample local food.
Bird rescue group in Freedom reports death of five eagles since start of 2020, all with elevated levels of lead in blood
It takes a piece of lead the size of a grain of rice to fatally poison a bald eagle, according to the state’s raptor specialist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.
Waterville charter panel to probe the ward system, budget, mayor position
The Charter Commission voted Tuesday to form subcommittees to talk to elected officials, former commission members and other towns’ officials about their charters.
Augusta church redevelopment proposal prompts Lithgow Library parking concerns
City councilors are considering a zoning change to help the new owner of the former St. Mark’s Church preserve and repurpose the Gothic revival building.
After 60 years with Oakland fire, Deputy Chief Hardy Taylor says goodbye
A public retirement party will be held at the Williams Elementary School cafeteria Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Waterville man charged in robbery of woman making deposit at Kennebec Savings Bank
Jared Quirion, 34, faces four criminal charges following the Dec. 5 incident.
Farmingdale man kills fox that attacked him Tuesday
John Compagna was not bitten in an incident Tuesday morning, when he battered a gray fox to death with a shovel after it attacked him.