Nearby Mack Point was again cited as an alternative because it’s an industrial site of an energy and port services company.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Waterville’s Northern Light Inland Hospital to close in June
The hospital had diminished its outpatient and maternal care services in recent months.
Farmington schedules public forum to review town meeting warrant
Department heads will share details of their proposed budgets and voters can have questions answered ahead of the March 24 annual town meeting.
No contested seats for March 24 Farmington elections
Two three-year terms on the Select Board and three Regional School Unit 9 directors will be chosen.
Dr. Nirav Shah, former Maine CDC director, taking post at Colby College
Until last month, Shah had been serving as a principal deputy director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Scarborough waves attract winter surfers
Rich Abrahamson focuses in on surfers in action at Higgins Public Beach.
Lewiston police contend with gun violence, and a frustrated public
As police take steps to address the increase in shootings, residents are anxious for results.
USDA reverses decision to pause funding to UMaine System
Funding has resumed following the halt announced Monday, Sen. Susan Collins’ office said late Wednesday.
USDA cuts programs that supply local food to schools, food banks
The federal agency canceled contracts to continue providing food and funding to Maine schools and nonprofits for 3 more years. The change comes as one in eight Mainers — about 180,000 people — faces hunger. That includes roughly 45,000 children, about 20% of the state’s total population under 18.
Pittston voters to decide on 18-month budget, select board position
The annual town meeting is set for March 15 at 9:45 a.m. at Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School on 1023 School Drive and the town election follows Tuesday, March 18.