There’s one medical marijuana retail store in town and people at the annual Town Meeting on Monday indicated that for now they don’t want anymore.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Kennebec County commissioners endorse $19.3 million budget with 5% increase to taxes
The budget reflects nearly an 11% increase in county spending, in part to pay for unfunded state requirement to provide medication-assisted treatment at the county jail.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville considers expanding its 911 dispatch operation
The Police Department is looking to enlarge its dispatch center following the decision by Somerset County to stop taking 911 calls for 16 communities in Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Fine from driver in crash that killed 3 pedestrians turned over to Augusta for memorial
Robert Santerre has paid $5,000 as part of his sentence for committing a motor vehicle violation resulting in death. That money has been turned over to the city of Augusta to create a memorial to the crash victims.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Town meetings in Somerset County in full swing as residents approve municipal budgets
Several annual town meetings were held Saturday despite the snowstorm that swept through the region, including in Anson, Cornville, Embden and Solon.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop High School senior leads effort to help foster children
Due to Maddie Weymouth’s efforts, some 50 people contributed about $800 to buy items expected to bring joy to foster children awaiting placement at a new home.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Environmental group alleges Casella Waste Systems manufactured sludge crisis
Defend Our Health officials say Casella, which contracts with 30 wastewater treatment plants for sludge removal, says company data shows the situation for Casella is not as dire as portrayed, but Casella characterizes the allegation as insulting and dishonest.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan asks state to push up repaving plans for deteriorating Madison Avenue
The Board of Selectmen sent a letter last week to the Maine Department of Transportation asking it adjust its paving schedule for the region to include work on Madison Avenue, one of the busiest roads in town.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
St. Albans residents pass $1.5 million budget, vote in new selectman
St. Albans residents approved a $1.5 million budget and approved all but two of 48 articles on the Town Meeting warrant. Voters also elected a new selectman and reelected a school board director.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Major storm blankets central Maine
The rate of snowfall, according to the National Weather Service in Gray, was higher than usual at roughly 2 to 3 inches per hour in the morning.