Members of the public criticized the proposal Wednesday, saying it would devalue properties and will create an unpleasant odor around the site.
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Hobby Lobby store opening in Waterville next year
The arts and crafts store is expected to open in the former Kmart space at Elm Plaza next year, according to a company spokeswoman.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Sukeforth Family Festival of Trees kicks off Friday in Waterville
Sixty trees decorated and laden with gifts will be raffled off during the fifth annual six-day festival, which benefits Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, Shriner’s Hospitals and Spectrum Generations’ Meals on Wheels Program.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education, Times Record
Some Richmond residents want out of area school district
A petition, bearing the signatures of more than 164 Richmond residents, is asking the Board of Selectmen to initiate the process to withdraw from Regional School Unit 2.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council postpones decision on overriding mayor’s veto on ambulance purchase, again
Councilors said they need more time to consider whether to override Mayor Nick Isgro’s veto of a vote to buy two used ambulances for $131,000.
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Carrabec High School teacher speaks out against suspension, threatens lawsuits
Rumors and misinformation have fueled the volatile situation after a teacher was suspended as part of an investigation conducted by RSU 74 administration.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
South Korean official lays groundwork for business collaboration in central Maine
Local business development leaders tout the advantages of expanding businesses in central Maine over the Boston area, where the Republic of Korea has established its biohealth, future-car, non-memory chip, robotics and technology industries.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Troy man in fatal mobile home fire identified
According to a post made on the State Fire Marshal’s Facebook page, the victim has been identified as James Mohr, 42, who was a resident of the mobile home at 159 North Dixmont Road in Troy.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta’s Cony athletic complex gets $500,000 donation offer
Philanthropist Robert Fuller has offered an up-to-$500,000 donation, which must be matched by other private donations, to help fund improvements to Cony’s Alumni Field athletic complex.
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Day’s Store in Belgrade to close for winter
It has been 40 years since the store closed for winter, and time off will give owners the opportunity to regroup, make repairs and relax.