Oakland Town Manager Gary Bowman urges City Council to consider tax increment financing to encourage development.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Youth Center, MSAD 49, Fairfield eye community center for child care
Alfond Youth has already launched programs for Waterville and Winslow students and is making arrangements with Fairfield and SAD 49 to secure a facility in hopes that the state comes through with funding for all three programs.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Vehicle rollover on I-95 on the Fairfield-Clinton line believed to be caused by defective tire
The passengers sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening after the vehicle rolled multiple times before coming to a halt, state police said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Plea made, then withdrawn, by suspect in Waterville drive-by shooting of young girl
Video conferencing between the Kennebec County jail and Capital Judicial Center, due to COVID-19 prevention efforts, has had glitches that impact defendants’ communications.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Former city councilors Bofia, Coelho vie for Waterville mayor’s seat
Mayor Nick Isgro, who has served two three-year terms, is not seeking reelection to his post as Democrat Jay Coelho and independent Phil Bofia square off to succeed him.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Planning Board to consider revised Gardiner Green proposal
Developer Paul Boghossian has adjusted his proposal for the adaptive reuse of MaineGeneral Healthcare’s Dresden Avenue buildings to create 51 dwelling units, with no new construction unless additional land is bought.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maine Arts Academy gets creative with learning and safety
Chorus can be a challenge when harmonizing 14 feet apart with a face mask, but staff and students are making the most of the opportunity to keep the school open and singing.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Survey respondents favor small park in downtown Hallowell, but some aren’t convinced
Vision Hallowell representative Deb Fahy said of 283 respondents, about 73% favored a park of some size at the corner of Central and Water streets.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Three-candidate race for town council district 3 seat highlight of Winslow ballot
The district 1 seat is also being contested with two candidates vying for the position.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville Planning Board to consider plans for Colby College performing arts center
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday is scheduled to review preliminary and final plans for the college’s performing arts center on the Mayflower Hill campus, and members are expected to take a vote on the project.