John Bellino, who started as Clinton’s town manager in September, has settled in to the new role and hopes to address several challenges in the coming year, including repairs to roads in town and efforts to build a new fire station.
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Reporting Aside: She fled Ukraine with only her cat and now just wants a work permit for Christmas
An English teacher and editor, Kristina Kovynieva, 29, fled her Ukraine home when the Russians attacked, eventually winding up at an Oakland home where she is acclimating to life in the U.S. with a host family, Amy Calder writes.
Runners hit the road in Augusta for the annual Gasping Gobbler 5K
Hudson Delisle finishes with top overall time of 15:52.55.
2022 boys soccer wrap-up: Some central Maine teams encounter postseason success
Winslow falls just short of another Class B title game; Mt. Abram falls to Waynflete in C South final.
Boys basketball: New Cony, Messalonskee head coaches back in familiar places
Former Cony assistant Isaiah Brathwaite now leading Rams; Pete McLaughlin back with Eagles.
Basketball: Nokomis boys, Skowhegan girls open new eras after the departure of superstars
With Cooper and Ace Flagg in Florida, and Jaycie Christopher at UMaine, the Warriors, River Hawks look to create new identities.
Fairfield Town Council appoints MacDonald to fill council vacancy
Lawrence MacDonald was a candidate earlier this month for one of two seats on the council and did not win, but councilors said last week they appreciated his investment in the race and thought he would bring a fresh perspective to the group.
UMaine football falls to rival New Hampshire in overtime, 42-41
The Black Bears fail on a 2-point conversion try in overtime to allow UNH to regain the Brice-Cowell Musket.
Reporting Aside: Man remains thankful through the slings and arrows of life
Scott Canney had a difficult upbring and lives now at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville, but he says he’s “thankful for being alive” and next week will join friends for Thanksgiving dinner at The Lighthouse, a nearby soup kitchen, Amy Calder writes.
New cafe in downtown Waterville, with nod to European cuisine, adds to diverse dining options
Tanya McCarthy, owner of the Wild Clover Café & Market, has traveled the world and brings the foods she loves to Waterville.