The move, which seeks to address PFAS contamination of local wells, comes after residents voted 402-282 last week against the project in a nonbinding referendum.
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Girls lacrosse: Senior all-star game highlights sport’s growth in central Maine
Players from eight central Maine teams compete in annual game, which Cony hosted for first time.
Maine Community College System to continue requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, but not booster shots
The system also said Wednesday that decisions on masking policies will come from college presidents.
Burger King closes after 26 years on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville
The fast-food restaurant’s corporate PR team said Wednesday that all team members have been offered roles at other Burger King restaurants in the area, but some who worked there have written on social media the restaurant was not profitable and could not recruit enough workers.
Cooper Flagg earns spot on U17 national basketball team
The former Nokomis standout was selected out of a field of 18 finalists to compete in Spain next month.
Waterville City Council OKs first reading of proposed $53.1 million budget
Councilors must take a second vote to finalize the proposed 2022-23 budget, which represents a $6.6 million increase from 2021-22 and commits $24.7 million for municipal spending and $28.4 million for schools.
Skowhegan’s Jaycie Christopher makes history as Miss Maine Softball winner
Christopher is first player to be named both Miss Maine Basketball and Miss Maine Softball in same year.
Pickup crash in Oakland on Monday leads to power outage affecting some 3,000 CMP customers
The pickup wrecked in the evening on High Street, leading to a fire and downed power lines.
Residents approve $13.4 million budget for Pittsfield-area school district
Residents of the three School Administrative District 53 towns — Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield — voted 240 to 124 last week to approve the district budget.
Waterville City Council eyes first vote on proposed $53.1 million budget, including $1.72 million for Fire Department expansion
At least one councilor criticizes late request by fire officials for money to expand ambulance services, saying public hearing should be held on the matter.