Hallowell councilors to vote on $7.7 million budget that adds public works position, equipment

The spending plan would require the largest property tax increase in at least a decade, officials said.

Winslow Blueberry Festival returns this weekend for its 52nd year

Organizers say they expect to sell hundreds of blueberry pies and pancakes at the event on Saturday at the Winslow Congregational Church property on Lithgow Street.

Reporting Aside: A lifelong love of horses for one Canaan woman

At Anam Cara Farm in Canaan, Pamela Rickenbach takes in and cares for disabled, retired and homeless working horses, Amy Calder writes.

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As plan to convert former Gardiner hospital to apartments wins final approval, neighbors continue to air concerns

While the Planning Board gave initial approval to the project in July, they met Wednesday to review and adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law on which their decision was based.

Sitting Winslow councilor blows whistle on ‘secret meetings’ held at chairman’s property

While councilor Jerry Quirion claims a quorum of councilors have discussed town business in secret at Peter Drapeau's property, the chairman said the claim is false and part of a personal vendetta.

Stolen truck hauling portable toilets investigated by Oakland, Fairfield police

A Casella truck with a flatbed on which were mounted four portable toilets was stolen early Thursday in Fairfield and ended up in a ditch in Oakland, prompting police from both towns to investigate.

Maine Children’s Home in Waterville appoints new executive director

Candace Marriner will lead the 125-year-old nonprofit, taking over from her predecessor, Richard Dorian.

New Waterville city manager sets sail on efforts for ongoing economic growth

Bryan Kaenrath, 40, was most recently Saco city administrator and served eight years as a state legislator representing Portland and South Portland.

Smithfield police standoff ends with man’s arrest

Sy Perri, 33, was arrested by authorities following the Wednesday incident near Quaker Lane.