From doughnuts to noodle bowls, the new offerings are geared to capitalize on the capital’s large daytime population and growing downtown neighborhood.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville mayor claims council conspired with resident against him
A letter Mayor Nick Isgro posted on his personal Facebook page says that councilors, blinded by hatred, took part in a ‘preconceived plot’ to attack him Tuesday, when resident Bob Vear criticized the mayor.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Vienna hoping for broadband funds approval at special town meeting
Residents will be asked to OK the town joining a coalition looking into bringing high-speed broadband to the region.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Tractor-trailer spills Maine Avenue bridge concrete in Gardiner
The accident closed lower Church Street for the afternoon, as workers from Reed & Reed broke down the concrete into smaller pieces for removal.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta councilors vote to bring back waste supervisor
The former director of Hatch Hill, who was promoted to public works director in 2011, has continued to oversee the landfill but said the work has gotten to be too much.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan school board launches new mascot-selection process
No decisions were made at Thursday’s meeting, which kicked off the mascot selection process after the school board voted to retire its controversial “Indians” nickname for high school sports teams.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Fairfield restaurant owner accused of mishandling food in viral Facebook post passes health inspection
Tong Jiang, who has owned the restaurant for four years, has never failed a health inspection, according to Robert Long of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, including the most recent inspection performed on Wednesday.
Posted inColumns, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Joseph Owen: Iwo Jima flag-raising photo correction stirs questions about the past
The Marine Corps confirmed Thursday that René Gagnon had been mistakenly identified among the group of six men credited with having been photographed while raising a large U.S. flag on Feb. 23, 1945 — a revelation that stirred memories for Joseph Owen of a quiet man who shied away from the limelight.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Winthrop High School student charged after threatening social media post
Winthrop interim Superintendent Cornelia Brown said the student threatened to “harm students” at the high school early Thursday morning.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Homeless Veterans Stand Down ‘got the ball rolling’ for veteran to find housing, work
Saturday’s annual event at Togus will provide medical services, housing connections and other support to homeless veterans across Maine.