The city-owned landfill that also accepts waste from the residents of eight surrounding communities is projected to be full in five years.
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Waterville Opera House schedules full season, to include COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols
Patrons will have to show proof of vaccination or have a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending a show at the Waterville Opera House.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Sappi officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Mills’ pledge to keep Skowhegan mill open amid dam review
Although mill officials say they are pleased with the support from Gov. Janet Mills, they still have reservations related to the recent draft denial for the water quality certification for the Shawmut Dam, which is up for relicensing.
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Madison Select Board discusses sidewalk upgrades, policy for remote meetings
Board plans to add list of sidewalk projects to the town’s next budget.
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Veteran journalist joins Morning Sentinel team as city editor
David Warren, who now leads Morning Sentinel reporters and photographers, comes to the Waterville newsroom after serving since 2019 as public safety editor at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Somerset County grand jury indicts 8 on drug, assault, theft charges
Somerset County grand jury hands up indictments totaling 24 counts.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Maine organic dairy farms to lose their buyer as Horizon Organic cuts ties to Northeast producers
Last week, Horizon Organic notified Maine dairy farms that their milk contracts won’t be renewed a year from now, leaving owners and state officials unsure about what’s next.
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Sculpture erected at Augusta’s petanque courts
It has been 10 years of steady growth for petanque — “the most interesting game no one ever heard of” — in Augusta.
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Skowhegan Fire Department could lose firefighters to vaccine mandate
The town’s fire chief told selectmen he anticipates losing some of his staff members to the recent COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all emergency personnel. The measure goes into effect Oct. 1.
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Windsor Fair throws open gates for 9 days of fun in central Maine
This year’s fair includes a beer garden at the racetrack for the first time, and a daily, pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic, along with traditional fair attractions, including rides, fair food, exhibitions and entertainment.