Huiskamer Coffee House owners say state rules make it impossible for some people with disabilities to work or shop in indoor public places.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Oakland’s FirstPark finishes 2020 strong with $1.9 million sale
After paying off bond debt in November, the park sold a 20,000-square-foot property to Tom and Debrah Yale for $1.9 million.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Thrift store opens to support Skowhegan Free Public Library
The Friends of the Library Shop at 61 Water St. opened at the beginning of December to support the Skowhegan Free Public Library.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Northern Light Inland Hospital receiving $100,000 to cover COVID-19 losses
Through the Maine Health Care Financial Relief Grant Program, eight Northern Light Hospitals will receive $100,000 each to assist in covering losses as a result of the pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Sports
Former Thorndike selectman covers New York Mets baseball from away
Michael Mayer, who decided not to run for selectman in August, is the executive editor for Metsmerized, part of the USA Today Sports Network, and MetsMinors.net.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta man, unable to afford bail, spends 7 months in jail with jury trials delayed
Frank Tripp, accused of assault, won a motion for a speedy trial, but pandemic concerns mean jury trials likely won’t start up until spring.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Encouraged by generosity during the pandemic, central Maine food banks optimistic for 2021
After some early supply chain issues in 2020, local food banks in Gardiner, Monmouth, Augusta and Hallowell are stocked for what may come in the new year.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Farmington man injured in Monday night crash in Fairfield
Police said speed and road conditions may have been factors in the crash, and authorities said the driver was not wearing his seatbelt at the time.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
State Fire Marshal’s office investigating rash of Unity fires
The fire at the United Methodist Church was believed to have broken out in the basement Monday evening, the town’s third fire in a span of six days.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Sappi receives sustainability award for money-saving environmental project at Somerset Mill
The company was named a recipient of the Leadership in Sustainability — Water Award from the American Forest & Paper Association for a project at the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan.