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Taste of Waterville brings food, fun, live music to Head of Falls

by Amy Calder July 31, 2024August 1, 2024

The annual Taste of Waterville returned Wednesday, with hundreds of people gathering to take in the festivities.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News

Canaan selectman denies incident led to replacing town’s representatives on Lake George Regional Park board of directors

by Jake Freudberg July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Daniel Harriman, a member of the Canaan Select Board, said the park’s report about the June 2023 incident, which alleges he yelled at two teenage staff members and their supervisor in an altercation over a parking dispute, was not completely accurate.

Election 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State

U.S. House speaker aims to rally Republicans in Auburn next week

by Steve Collins July 31, 2024August 1, 2024

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to open a ‘battle station’ office to boost Austin Theriault’s congressional hopes.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News

Norridgewock voters fill vacancy on Select Board, approve purchases

by Jake Freudberg July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

Charles A. Farrand, 65, was elected to fill the Select Board seat formerly held by Cheyenne Goodrich, who resigned effective May 31.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Details emerge in manslaughter case involving death of Owls Head toddler

by Emily Allen July 31, 2024July 31, 2024

In a hearing to reconsider Aziayh Scott’s bail, prosecutors said Scott made numerous calls to his girlfriend from jail, asking her to tell police that he didn’t kill her 2-year-old son.

Local & State, Sports

This Maine basketball coach is trying to take a shot at 3-point shooting world record

by Drew Bonifant July 31, 2024July 30, 2024

Ryan Martin, a Bridgton resident and former Maranacook standout, is looking to set a Guinness World Record for the most 3s made in 1 hour.

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Voters reject Wales-based school district budget in second referendum

by Joe Charpentier and Christopher Wheelock July 30, 2024July 31, 2024

Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield residents voted Tuesday to reject Regional School Unit 4’s second try at a 2024-25 budget.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News

Vassalboro approves Sidereal Farm Brewery expansion

by Dylan Tusinski July 30, 2024July 31, 2024

The town’s Board of Appeals struck down neighbors’ challenge to the brewery owners’ plan to build outdoor seating, extend their hours and increase capacity.