Town officials had hoped to combine a $1 million grant with $8.4 million in federal money to begin the funding package for the proposed expansion of the public water system, but the town has withdrawn from consideration for the grant.
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Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Clinton officials consider purchasing new ambulance using federal pandemic relief money
Fire Chief Travis Leary spoke with selectmen Tuesday about using the federal money to replace an ambulance that is 20 years old and has 146,000 miles on it.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
A historic Vassalboro church that was focus of months-long dispute is demolished
The man who owned the former Methodist church on Priest Hill Road said he was working to renovate the building, but the town said little progress had been made and it remained a public hazard.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Residents voice opposition to Madison affordable housing project
A majority of people who attended a public hearing Tuesday were critical of the housing plans because they believe the project will erode their quality of life.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville hospice to offer grief writing workshop Aug. 3
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area is scheduled to offer a workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, on writing through times of grief. The workshop, to be held at 304 Main St. in Waterville, will be led by Sarah Kilch Gaffney. Gaffney will talk about ways writing can help to navigate grief, as well as […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Neighborhood redemption centers becoming less common as their numbers decline
Dozens of the centers have closed over the last two years in Maine, a reflection of the difficulty in finding workers and also rising costs that nibble away at razor-thin profit margins.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Lincoln County Democratic Committee partners with food pantries
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee is partnering with local food pantries to collect food and household items, part of a new outreach initiative. The organization will collect food and other items for a different local food pantry each month, focusing on specific products requested by each organization. There are eight food pantries in Lincoln County, […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Man arrested in stabbing following argument at North Anson market, sheriff says
Jason Bushey, 41, of Chebeague Island charged with elevated aggravated assault following July 9 stabbing, according to officials.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Winslow, Anson-Madison Sanitary District to receive state money to shore up infrastructure
Gov. Janet Mills’ office announces almost $20 million is to be given to more than a dozen communities as they work to make stormwater and other municipal systems more resilient against climate change.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Open Farm Day spotlights, celebrates Maine agriculture
Annual event is part of Real Maine’s agritourism initiative, and features open house events at farms across the state.