According to Chairman Terry Knowles, the town’s existing comprehensive plan is long past its expiration date, which prompted the selectmen in June to request the committee to regroup and begin developing an updated plan.
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Racist flyers mailed to Skowhegan area school board members, others
The flyers feature a Ku Klux Klan hood, confederate flag and an Eye of Providence, and falsely says there will be a white supremacist Maine Green Independent Party fall gathering Oct. 27 at Belfast Public Library.
Credit union dedicated to small farmers opens in Unity
Maine Harvest Federal Credit Union, located at 69 School St., will offer equipment loans up to $45,000 and land-backed mortgages up to $225,000.
Augusta company wins international acclaim for tool design
KV Tooling won an award for its design of a custom tool for one of its customers, and owner Brian Beland wants to use the opportunity to shine a light on the need for machinists.
Augusta Housing Authority seeks to develop apartments on city-owned site
A city park, Macomber Park, now occupies the Gage Street lot.
Gardiner officials to receive update on bridge project
City officials have asked for more information on the materials excavated from around the Bridge Street bridge, as well as the upcoming schedule of work.
Hallowell city councilors back plan to reopen dog park
Councilors moved unanimously to open the dog park at Vaughn Field following a clean-up event on Oct. 20.
Passenger hurt in Madison motorcycle crash; driver charged with OUI
A woman was seriously injured Saturday when the motorcycle on which she was a passenger crashed on Nichols Street in Madison.
Norridgewock official rues miscommunication about holiday
Facebook posts call out the town manager after signs were posted saying the town would observe Columbus Day and an ill-timed joke about working on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Artwork from children in detention camps coming Saturday to Waterville
Mary Dunn, who has traveled to the U.S. and Mexican border, is helping to organize the exhibit, as well as a silent auction fundraiser Oct. 12 at Hathaway Creative Center to help asylum seekers with humanitarian aid and legal services.