The Waterville city manager and former legislator said a top priority is creating “a real sense of hope, optimism and momentum in the community.” Kaenrath’s starting salary will be $180,000.
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Farmington man accused of drug trafficking within 1,000 feet of school
Farmington police arrested Jacob Danforth, 36, as police responded to a reported burglary and theft at Orchard Street apartment building on Jan. 31, according to Police Chief Kenneth Charles.
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Angus King urges Senate to protect the Constitution, reject Trump budget nominee
While Maine’s independent senator joined Democrats in opposing Russell Vought’s nomination, Sen. Susan Collins voted with her fellow Republicans to confirm him.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Ice carousel turns Maranacook Lake into classroom
Maranacook Community Middle School students spent Wednesday learning all sorts of ‘cool’ lessons.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville hires firm to search for new city manager
The City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to hire Eaton Peabody Consulting Group of Augusta for $8,000 to search for a new city manager following Bryan Kaenrath’s resignation.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Lawmakers question Maine educational officials on poor math and reading scores
Department of Education staff said the national scores released last week don’t accurately assess Maine’s innovative teaching methods or locally controlled curricula.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Former administrator faces charge he stole thousands from Pittsfield church
Michael R. Mooney, now 53, of Waterville was hired in 2019 as the administrator at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Pittsfield.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Times Record
Wiscasset pot shop opens pizza joint
A perfect pairing — pizza and cannabis — comes together this Valentine’s Day as business owner Richard Petron expands his presence in the community.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Leslie Bridgers, Local & State
Are Kennebunkport art gallery owners living the Maine dream?
A recent survey showed that owning a gallery in the seaside tourist town is Mainers’ dream business. We asked a few who do if it’s all it’s cracked up to be.
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Maine Mall shooting suspect surrenders
Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook, is accused of shooting another person inside the mall Wednesday afternoon.