As Maine braces for a cold snap this week, residents across the state are readying for frigid temperatures expected to plunge to minus 20 by the weekend.
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Fire damages biomass plant at Colby College in Waterville
The fire early Wednesday is believed to have started when smoldering wood ash ignited wood chips on a conveyor belt in the plant, according to Waterville fire Chief Shawn Esler.
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Dog credited with alerting its owner to early morning fire that destroyed Anson home
Anson fire Chief Stacey Beane said after the dog and its owner escaped the flames early Wednesday on Embden Pond Road, the pet went back inside through an open door and perished.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield residents discuss improvements to Mill Island Park
Some of the ideas Tuesday for the park on the banks of the Kennebec River were to add a play area for dogs, a footbridge to downtown and a longer loop trail.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
After stressful few weeks, popular Waterville restaurant reopens its doors at new location
Buen Apetito, a mainstay in the Waterville restaurant scene for two decades, can now be found at 99 West River Road after a dispute over parking led to its departure from the Railroad Square complex.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
As winter kicks into gear, at least 2 central Maine cities say they may be forced to overspend on salt
Augusta and Hallowell may exceed their budgets for salt, but elsewhere in central Maine, municipalities say they are on-track for spending on salt and sand at this point in the season.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Chelsea woman admits to stealing, forging checks from veterans, Augusta business
Tracy C. Dorweiler pleaded guilty to felony counts of forgery and theft in cases dating to 2019-20.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police investigate burglary at Waterville business under renovation
Workers were renovating a building at 72 Armory Road for the new SweetFrog location, when someone stole power tools last week from inside the building.
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Downtown Waterville’s revamped traffic design has merchants looking at brighter days ahead
Business owners have largely praised downtown improvements and the new two-way traffic pattern, but city officials say some tweaks may be in order for the intersection adjacent to the Ticonic Bridge.
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Sidney receives state award for workplace safety
The town is one of 17 municipalities in the state to receive the award for meeting workplace safety standards set by the state Department of Labor.