The award, one of four given statewide, will pay for repairs to exterior doors and windows for the theater as part of an initiative to drive economic development in rural downtowns.
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Residents show overwhelming support for Hallowell facade grants
Over a dozen people attended a Monday meeting to show their support for two grant applications, one of which would help the Capital Area New Mainers Project renovate a former church for housing refugees.
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Waterville woman pleads guilty to reduced charge in stabbing of two people
Jessica Byrn-Francisco pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct in court as part of a deal with the prosecution to drop felony-level charges.
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Principals say teacher burnout prompts staffing shortages in Waterville
Waterville Senior High School Principal Brian Laramee tells the city’s Board of Education that on any given day, 10 to 16 staff members can be out of the building.
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European pastry, local jam and honey to be offered at new Waterville cafe and market
Tanya McCarthy, owner of Wild Clover Cafe & Market, says the downtown revitalization effort was a factor in her deciding to open in Waterville.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Bail set at $7,500 for Randolph man arrested on drug charges after shooting
Eric C. Cooper, 35, arrested after an investigation into a shooting uncovers cocaine, fentanyl, cash and weapons, police say.
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Police: Minor injuries reported when car hits school bus in Hartland
A school bus belonging to Regional School Unit 19 was struck Monday morning while taking 26 students to schools in the Newport area.
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Bail set at $1 million for Fairfield man charged with attempted murder in Waterville
Maurice Watkins-Cundiff, 29, appeared before a judge Monday in Augusta, during which prosecutors say he fired at least a dozen shots during a domestic dispute.
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Maranacook Community High School resumes in-person learning following COVID-19 outbreak
No new cases of COVID-19 reported Monday at the school, but seven staff members are still sick.
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Gardiner officials weigh options, costs for Cobbossee Trail development
Two alternatives have been developed for extending a recreational trail west from downtown Gardiner along Cobbosseecontee Stream, but more work is needed before city officials can choose the option they prefer.