Local & State

Jay will not be reimbursed for reduced state revenue-sharing funds related to mill explosion

by Donna M. Perry August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

A bill approved by the Senate and House died for lack of funding in the Appropriations Committee.

Campus of former Unity College going up for sale

by Kay Neufeld August 10, 2023August 11, 2023

It follows sweeping changes for Unity Environmental University and the future use of its campus.

Local & State

Knox County public safety dispatch to close due to lack of workers

by Stephen Betts The Courier-Gazette August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

When people dial 9-1-1 in Knox County, calls will be directed to the Waldo County Communications Center. Public safety officials say this will result in slower response times in Knox County.

Local & State, Schools and Education

RSU 9 seeks more host families to house international students

by Brian Ponce August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

As the school year is right around the corner, Lisa Dalrymple, director of the international student program for RSU 9, is working hard to secure host families for the incoming students.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

As plan to convert former Gardiner hospital to apartments wins final approval, neighbors continue to air concerns

by Jessica Lowell August 10, 2023August 11, 2023

While the Planning Board gave initial approval to the project in July, they met Wednesday to review and adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law on which their decision was based.

Local & State

Photos: G Love and Special Sauce, Matisyahu jam at Waterville Opera House

August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

G Love and Special Sauce, known for their blend of alternative, blues, and hip-hop, jammed with the band for Matisyahu, a reggae musician, during a dual ticket show at the Waterville Opera House on Wednesday night. All photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.

Local & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel

Sitting Winslow councilor blows whistle on ‘secret meetings’ held at chairman’s property

by Zara Norman August 10, 2023August 11, 2023

While councilor Jerry Quirion claims a quorum of councilors have discussed town business in secret at Peter Drapeau’s property, the chairman said the claim is false and part of a personal vendetta.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Stolen truck hauling portable toilets investigated by Oakland, Fairfield police

by Amy Calder August 10, 2023August 11, 2023

A Casella truck with a flatbed on which were mounted four portable toilets was stolen early Thursday in Fairfield and ended up in a ditch in Oakland, prompting police from both towns to investigate.