Spring-like temperatures followed by several inches of predicted snow for the region are creating some flooding concerns in the Augusta-Waterville area, officials said.
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Clinton officials balk at request to hire more fire department staff, saying it’s too expensive right now
The plan would have allowed the fire department to hire three additional full-time staff, and would mean less reliance on the on-call firefighters, the fire chief said.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Chelsea-area school district to drop mandatory masking following February vacation
Students and staff in Regional School Unit 12 will have the option of wearing a mask after February vacation.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Planning Board approves Colby College residence hall project, considers school addition plan
The four 10,000-square-foot modular dormitory buildings are to be built to the east of Johnson Pond on the Colby campus, house 200 students and include apartments for faculty members.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Vehicle stop in Skowhegan results in drug bust, police say
Jonathan Charron, 34, of Madison, is charged with aggravated trafficking in a scheduled W drug, possession of a scheduled W drug and violation of conditions of release.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Embden man arrested on assault charges after fleeing on snowmobile, getting stuck in river, police say
Brandon R. Grant, 34, of Embden, is charged with refusing to submit to arrest or detention and three counts of assault.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fire destroys St. Albans garage and apartment, but firefighters save nearby house
Firefighters from nine communities battle blaze Wednesday at garage and newly renovated apartment on second floor at 146 Bigelow Road.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan board takes symbolic censure vote against selectman over town ethics violations
The Board of Selectmen voted Tuesday to censure board member Harold Bigelow after an investigation last month found that he harassed and made inappropriate comments to town employees.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta man dies from injuries after being struck by vehicle
John Boivin, 57, was struck Thursday night as he crossed Hospital Street in Augusta.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Destructive house fire in Winslow sends person who jumped from 2nd floor to hospital
Three people were in the house at the time the blaze started Tuesday morning, according to the Winslow Fire Department.