The Hallowell Planning Board will discuss an Oakland-based caregiver’s application for a cannabis-growing facility at 268 Whitten Road at their meeting Wednesday.
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Augusta councilors express support for military excise tax exemption
The proposal would exempt military personnel stationed out of state, or deployed more than 180 days, from vehicle excise tax in Augusta.
Man, 45, dies in Troy mobile home fire
First responders discovered the occupant’s body in the back bedroom, but the identity and exact cause of death of the 45-year-old male have not been confirmed.
Waterville gearing up for Parade of Lights, Kringleville
The annual holiday parade and opening of Kringleville, the mini Santa’s village, will kick off Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving, with Santa lighting the giant evergreen tree in its new location at Head of Falls after the parade.
No injuries in Gardiner flipped-car crash
A juvenile driving up Church Street Wednesday was not injured when her car struck a pole and flipped on its roof.
Former South Portland city councilor hired as Monmouth’s new town manager
Linda Cohen, who has served six years as a South Portland councilor and has also been a city clerk, will begin Dec. 9.
Charges brought in case of stolen donation bins for family of slain Waterville woman
Christopher Hodges, 31, of Winslow, has been charged with theft in connection to stealing donation bins meant to help the family of Melissa Sousa.
Community mourns unexpected death of Winslow fire captain who trained more than 700 Maine firefighters
Scott Higgins died unexpectedly Monday at age 49. His memorial service will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. at Centerpoint Community Church in Waterville.
Newly elected councilors may join new Augusta police station debate before taking office
Councilors elected in November’s election are not scheduled to start their terms until they are sworn in at the start of the new year.
CCC Construction building damaged in Augusta fire Wednesday
Property owner Renee Callahan said building on Callahan Drive in Augusta housed her husband Peter’s business, CCC Construction.