Visitors to the historic building that houses Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office and Probate Court office are now being screened by security.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Justice orders demolition of downtown Gardiner building damaged by fire
Maine Superior Court Justice Thomas McKeon ordered the demolition Wednesday of 235 Water St. after Gardiner city officials evacuated the adjacent building in February after fears of its catastrophic failure.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Culvert project on Webb Road in Waterville nears completion as $12.8 million bridge project project progresses
Part of Webb Road to close April 3 for about 18 months to allow the Maine Department of Transportation to replace two bridges on Interstate 95.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, Schools and Education
Richmond voters select inaugural school committee members following separation from RSU 2
Residents also approved $40,000 for start-up costs for the district during a special election Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan man indicted on arson, attempted murder charges related to October apartment fire
Neil T. Maclean, 63, has been indicted by a Somerset County grand jury on two counts of arson and one count of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to kill himself and his wife in a fire.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Gifford’s outlines temporary production plans following fire at Skowhegan facility
Gifford’s Ice Cream announced its plans Wednesday to get “back to business” with four production partners until repairs are made to their Skowhegan facility.
Posted inCommunity News, Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Madison residents vote to recall selectman, elect Shawn Bean to take over seat
Residents voted to recall Selectman Glen Mantor in a special election Tuesday, and elected Shawn Bean to replace him, according to preliminary results from the town clerk Tuesday night.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council moves toward ‘compromise’ housing rental rules that drop mandatory registration
The proposed ordinance the council voted on Tuesday asks for voluntary compliance from property owners to register their buildings with the city, whereas the original proposal would have required them to register or be penalized.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
No injuries reported after Skowhegan home heavily damaged by fire
The accidental fire on Tuesday, which officials said was caused by electrical malfunctioning, occurred on Butler Street, just east of Redington-Fairview General Hospital.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop council opts to bond money for required repairs to school parking lot
The town will pay about $220,000 over five years to bring the Winthrop Grade School parking lot into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.