The council had been considering cutting funding to the Pittsfield Public Library but many in the community had criticized the move so councilors this week gave tentative consent to boosting funding.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
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Week In Photos Nov. 4-11, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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More changes afoot as Waterville prepares for downtown traffic change
Parking on Main Street will be limited, access to the Ticonic Bridge from Main Street will not be allowed and other steps are being temporarily taken as the city prepares to convert Main and Front streets to two-way traffic next Friday.
Posted inAmy Calder, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Waterville man carves out a little spot of heaven in the South End
Peter Gregory, 58, didn’t have much to eat while growing up, but his makeshift garden now provides plenty for him, and some wildlife, too, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
SNAPSHOT: Eagles on Kennebec River Rail Trail
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Carrabec High School recognizes honor students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School has announcedthe following students were named to its first-quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Jessica Benedict, Luke Carey, Joel Gehrke, Mliss Hem, Caitlyn Oliver and Conner Peabody. Honors: Zebadiah Burnham, Laci Dickey, Lindsay Hamilton, Robert Lindblom Jr., Gabriella Manzer, Hunter Sousa, Faith […]
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
FBI seized apparent Native American scalp from Fairfield auction house, document shows
Agents were acting on a tip when they searched Poulin’s Antiques & Auctions Inc. in May and confiscated what they believe to be a human scalp, according to an FBI affidavit unsealed this week.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Deal delayed on partnership to own, operate Hampden waste-to-energy plant
The financial arrangement between the Municipal Review Committee and Revere Capital Advisors was supposed to be finalized Thursday, but has been pushed back to Nov. 30.
Posted inElection 2022, Elections, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock voters OK land purchase for food pantry
A 2.5-acre parcel near the town’s center is to be purchased for about $100,000 so a food pantry can open, replacing one that closed earlier, according to Town Manager Richard LaBelle.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Sappi announces plan to invest $418 million in Skowhegan mill
The announcement Thursday comes as Sappi says it is looking to transition its portfolio to packaging and specialty papers, pulp and biomaterials.