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Wilton approves using Town Office parking lot to clean, drain and dry boats
State law requires the practice to prevent introduction of invasive species.
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Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Bath Iron Works starts work on latest warship
The Bath shipyard marked the beginning of fabrication for the future USS Richard G. Lugar on Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State
United Way sees record low in participants for free school supplies in Farmington
United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s “Packs for Progress” event sees only a third of its usual number of sign ups.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to stealing guns from Waterville store
Ryan Ansart, 22, and a coconspirator stole 15 firearms from J.R.’s Trading and Pawn Shop in 2022.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville homicide victim described as ‘loyal friend’ who struggled with substance use
Charles Bellows, 43, was killed by sharp force injuries earlier this week at 119 Cool St. where he was staying with Thomas Lowrie, 41, who is charged with Bellows’ murder.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Things to Do
Watch: Windsor Fair organizers prepare for new Saturday start to kick off 10-day run
The fair, which runs through Labor Day, is offering public Wi-Fi this year and new events, including a manure-throwing contest.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop School Board takes first steps in search for new superintendent
The board heard a presentation Wednesday from a group that could help conduct the search to replace Jim Hodgkin, who resigned effective Nov. 1.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Prices still at record levels as existing-home sales inch up
The latest figures also show a slight increase in inventory.
Posted inBusiness, News
Price of typical Maine home hovering around $400,000, but more are hitting the market
The median home sale price in Maine last month was $399,250 – a 5% increase over July 2023, but a slight dip from the record high of $406,000 reported this June.