At a public hearing Monday, Winthrop residents voiced strong support for combining resources with Monmouth to modify the Annabessacook Lake dam so it can better regulate water levels.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Hallowell racked up $20,000 in legal fees for investigation of city manager
The City Council last year ordered an investigation into personnel issues involving the former public works foreman and City Manager Gary Lamb.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
‘Education, empower and evolve’: New 12-bed residential substance recovery center opens in Waterville
William Lessa and Callista Merrill, president and vice president of the Central Maine Recovery Center, opened the nonprofit residential program earlier this month on Hazelwood Avenue in Waterville.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Police: Woman says she robbed Waterville store to pay back drug dealer
Casey Glidden, 42, of Vassalboro, is charged with robbing a Big Apple store at knifepoint on Jan. 17.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Clinton man faces drug, firearms charges after lengthy police investigation
Matthew Raymond, 33, is charged with unlawful possession of scheduled drugs, two counts of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs, possession of firearms by a prohibited person, use of drug paraphernalia and violation of condition of release, according to officials.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Winslow woman, 15 volunteers fill Sunday void with free food, clothing in Waterville
At a gathering every Sunday near the Two Cent Bridge, Jessica Gammon and her team of volunteers provide hot food and warm clothing to those in need as part of an effort Gammon calls “This Thing We Do.”
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Hallowell businesses still reeling from historic Kennebec River flooding
Some shops are hoping to reopen by early February. Meanwhile, local organizations are collaborating to assist with recovery efforts and prepare for future disasters.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man who reportedly fired at Augusta police, threatened people is dead after shootout
Liban S. Mohamed, 22, died after the Sunday night incident at 132 Northern Ave. in Augusta. Four police officers have been placed on administrative leave with pay, as is standard procedure in such matters.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area school board votes on hiring new school resource officer after rift between sheriff, police chief
After months of discussions, the School Administrative District 54 board of directors decided that the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office will staff the new position, although Skowhegan’s police chief had previously expressed opposition.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan mill redevelopment halts after flood damage, owners urgently seek public loans
The Spinning Mill project suffered millions of dollars in flood damage in December’s historic storm, and its owners are now seeking financial assistance from state, county and town agencies to continue construction.