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Pittston residents ditch controversial rules allowing town officials to be recalled for any reason
Despite the decision Thursday night, a recall vote initiated by citizen petition is expected to proceed next month to consider recalling Selectman Joe Caputo from office over claims he’s fostered a ‘hostile’ environment.
Week In Photos Feb. 16-23, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Injunction seeks to halt Thursday’s special town meeting on Pittston recall ordinance
A lawsuit brought by Cheryl Peaslee claims town officials could prevent recall vote by calling for a town vote on rescinding its recall ordinance, which officials deny.
Waterville science fiction author whose career spanned genres and universes dies at 73
Steve Miller was a prolific author in the science fiction community, having written hundreds of stories with his wife, Sharon Lee. They built a dedicated following and sold millions of books worldwide.
Bingham man with sex offense history indicted on charges he sexually assaulted minors last July
Christopher C. Cates, 48, of Bingham, who is a lifetime registered sexual offender, was indicted earlier this month on charges he sexually assaulted multiple children and later attempted to interfere in the investigation into his conduct following his arrest.
Waterville adopts new city rules for solar farms
The city rules come after officials studied negative visual impacts of large-scale solar arrays and possible methods of mitigation.
Waterville City Council OKs homeless shelter funding
The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter at 19 Colby St. was built for 48 beds, officials said, but now serves more than 80 people a night.
Local man ordered to pay restitution for Hallowell, Farmingdale burglary spree
An antique gramophone worth between $5,000 and $7,500, and $5,000 worth of coins were stolen from local businesses last year.
Winslow man, 22, identified by police as victim in fatal Waterville shooting
An autopsy performed Tuesday found that Justin Iraola died from multiple gunshot wounds, police said.