The recent court ruling, which the Pine Tree Council says it will appeal to the state Supreme Judicial Court, comes following two years of dispute over the fate of the landmark camping area that’s hosted Boy Scouts for more than 75 years.
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Some customers irked by UniTel’s decision to end email service
Officials with UniTel, the regional telecommunications company with offices in Unity, say the decision was necessary to realign services as the company works to remain competitive in an evolving industry.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board votes to approve Seton housing plan change
The board on Tuesday gave its OK to a modification of plans to convert the former Seton Hospital on Chase Avenue into 67 apartments, with the cost to rent those apartments based on area median income.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Long-distance friends, bluegrass enthusiasts reunite in Litchfield for Blistered Fingers festival
For 31 years, Greg and Sandy Cormier have been drawing hundreds of fans from around the world to hear top bluegrass bands perform at the Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Man in longstanding dispute with Readfield charged for allegedly harassing town manager, family
Robert Bittar, 81, allegedly violated a protection order by harassing Town Manager Eric Dyer, but the resident’s lawyer says the matter is ‘a classic example of government overreach attempting to crush the voice of the little guy.’
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Litchfield officials approve $86K bid for fire department paving
The project includes paving the grassy area in front of the fire station and repaving the existing asphalt, which officials say will make it easier to pull out vehicles, park and plow.
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Word on the Street: Waterville mayor dances, twerks in video over ‘weight of carrying’ city
Mayor Jay Coelho has amassed more than 30,000 followers on the social media platform with some 400 videos that include promotions of Waterville.
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Waterville Board of Education puts $12.9 million Albert S. Hall School plans on hold
The board on Monday decided building a new Hall School addition onto Waterville Junior High School is not feasible as money is needed to make necessary air and safety improvements to Waterville Senior High School.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Woman indicted on charges she started multiple fires with Molotov cocktails in Waterville
The June 18 fires in the Cool Street area did little damage.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board to consider revision to housing plan for former Seton Hospital
Work already underway at 90-acre site along Chase Avenue, with plans calling for construction of 67 apartments.