Belfast-based GO Lab Inc. a building products manufacturer and closed on the former Madison Paper Industries mill in 2019 in a $1.9 million deal.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Lawmaker asks Kennebec County commissioners for more transparency in deliberations over $23.7 million stimulus
State Rep. Charlotte Warren said Tuesday she’s concerned the process Kennebec County commissioners are using to decide how to distribute federal stimulus funds is not clear to all who wish to submit grant requests.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Jay man under the influence when his car struck 3 vehicles in Manchester, police say
Jeffrey Smart, 48, was arrested Tuesday after police said his Ford Focus was being driven erratically when it struck the other vehicles on U.S. Route 202 in Manchester.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Richmond school buses will not run for a 3rd week in a row after COVID-19 cases
Superintendent Tonya Arnold said Tuesday she could not offer any more information on the situation, which officials have confirmed started because of the impact of COVID-19 on staff.
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Augusta athletes will be required to have regular COVID tests for winter sports
The decision to mandate pool testing for athletes, made last week by the Augusta Board of Education, came on recommendation from Athletic Director Jon Millett and is backed by the coaches.
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Human remains found by hunter in Augusta area, authorities say
Police are investigating the origin of the skeletal remains that were discovered this past weekend.
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Alarm mistakenly activated at Lawrence schools leads to lockdown
Lawrence High School and the adjacent junior high were under lockdown for approximately an hour Tuesday morning until Fairfield authorities determined there was no danger to students and staff.
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With 1 park completed, Oakland turns attention to more recreational space
Oakland Overlook Park, with views of the western Maine mountains, opened over the summer. Town officials are now focusing on adding another 27 acres of parkland.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Faced with staff shortage, Gardiner to offer $15,000 hiring bonus for experienced police officers
New officers hired in Gardiner will be eligible for a $15,000 bonus to be paid out over three years.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Armed robbery suspect sought by police in Gardiner
A Big Apple store clerk was robbed at gunpoint last week, according to authorities.