Augusta officials move closer toward $18.2 million expansion of Hatch Hill landfill to extend capacity another 14 years

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Published
May 24, 2024

Augusta officials move closer toward $18.2 million expansion of Hatch Hill landfill to extend capacity another 14 years

Councilors are also considering restrictions on the landfill's use to further lengthen the lifespan of the city-owned landfill.
Published
May 19, 2024

Court documents provide deeper look inside Maine’s clandestine cannabis grows

Laborers living out of suitcases, $10,000 electricity bills and elaborate automatic growing systems are among what officials found inside several of the residences, according to recently filed federal documents.
Published
May 19, 2024

Still unsafe to drive: Winthrop officials to meet with federal government on flawed electric school buses

After being sent away for repair earlier this year, Winthrop's four electric school buses have failed inspections after they were returned recently, prompting Maine State Police inspectors to deem them unsafe to drive in their current condition.
Published
May 19, 2024

Augusta councilors decline to take action on resolution seeking cease-fire in Gaza, Israel

Some residents express fears that taking a stand in Middle East conflict could create divisions in the community.
Published
May 19, 2024

China, Cornville properties among 4 targeted for seizure in illegal marijuana cases

For the first time, federal prosecutors say they are seeking the forfeiture of Maine properties used in illegal cannabis growing operations that might be tied to organized, transnational crime organizations.

Published
May 1, 2024

Canaan man sentenced to prison for trafficking large amount of fentanyl, other drugs

Garrett Joseph Cote Jr., 24, was sentenced to 12 years in state prison for the most severe of several charges he faced: Class A aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, court records show.
Published
April 30, 2024

Moose Mountain Adventure Park in Richmond returns for its second season with new attractions and big plans

The park will open for the season at 11 a.m. on Saturday with new features for golfers this year and plans to complete a second 18-hole mini-golf course for next year's season.
Published
April 22, 2024

Madison residents, officials object to planned clinic offering methadone

Acadia Healthcare is under contract to buy 2 Old Point Ave., the former Taylor’s Drug Store, where it plans to open a behavioral health clinic offering medication-assisted treatment and other services.
Published
March 19, 2024

Pittston voters keep Joe Caputo following failed recall attempt

In Pittston's municipal election held Monday, voters elected Cathy Jewett Thomas to the Select Board and Linda Caputo to the Gardiner-area School Board.
Published
March 14, 2024

Chesterville voters to approve decreased budget

For some departments and accounts the Budget Committee and Select Board are recommending different numbers.

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