A $50 million mill renovation is just the latest investment launching the beleaguered York County municipality as Maine’s next destination city.
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This Cape Elizabeth senior started writing a musical in middle school. Now, it’s hitting the stage.
Hadley Johnson wrote the music, lyrics and book for ‘Afterthought.’ She’s also the director, choreographer and star.
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West Gardiner residents push back on ordinance proposals
Following a public hearing at which town residents challenged how selectmen were proposing to regulate solar installations and medical cannabis retail stores and cultivation operations, revised versions will be prepared and posted before they head to an Oct. 5 special town meeting to vote on them.
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District attorney asked to investigate misappropriation of Gray town funds
An annual town audit uncovered several financial issues, including a large payout of sick time to an employee leaving their job, which was later reported to investigators.
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Lewiston accident is latest crash involving Maine school bus
No one was injured and there was no significant damage when a car struck a school bus Friday morning in Lewiston, but accidents involving school buses are far too common, officials say.
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Augusta councilors renew city manager’s contract for another year
Susan Robertson, who has held the role since 2021, said she plans to retire next fall.
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Widow’s plea for new safety rules changes state law on transporting caskets
Had they existed sooner, regulations for modified hearses might have saved a man killed in a 2017 wreck in Greene.
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Scarborough man hit by truck, severely injured on I-95 in Waterville
State police say that a 27-year-old man from Scarborough was out of his vehicle Friday afternoon when he was struck by a box truck driving south on the Interstate 95 in Waterville.
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Executive director of Maine Arts Commission stepping down
David Greenham, the former board chairman, had taken over the role on an interim basis in 2021.
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Augusta councilors vote to fund winter overnight shelter for one month longer than last year
City officials also expressed frustration with what they say is a lack of timely state support for helping people who are homeless.