Selectmen approved putting out bids to get pricing to replace the department’s Ford F-150 which has significant rust damage and mechanical issues, will not pass
inspection without significant repairs.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Wilton community shares concern of losing turnaround
The Wilton Select Board heard the concerns of residents as a public access way located in downtown was blocked off by cones several weeks ago.
Plan to convert former hospital in Gardiner into apartments wins initial approval
The Planning Board’s decision about the first phase of the Gardiner Green project was met with disappointment from neighbors.
Lebanon man sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for storming the U.S. Capitol
Kyle Fitzsimons was found guilty of 11 charges in September. He was one of hundreds of people who stormed the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021.
Wilton board seeks resolution with disgruntled property owner
James Butler blocked access to a downtown turnaround after being denied a permit from the Planning Board.
Waterville party caucuses to be held soon ahead of candidate petition deadline
The Democratic City Caucus will be held at 5:30 p.m. July 24 at The Elm and the city clerk’s office as of Thursday had not been notified as to when the Republican City Committee will caucus.
Kennebec County hires new emergency management director
John Brenenstuhl, 44, brings experience in the fire and emergency medical services to his new post.
Waterville board to hear final plans for downtown housing projects
The Planning Board later this month will take up two separate proposals that between them would bring about 80 housing units to downtown.
Livermore Falls woman reindicted on manslaughter charge from fatal crash
Trisha Payeur, 42, was charged after a fatal crash on state Route 4 in Jay last summer.
Committee endorses adjusted wind power bill
The House and Senate will soon vote on the measure, which would have the state develop a schedule for procuring 3 gigawatts of wind power, enough to power 900,000 homes.