Curtis Ayotte says he will not comply with mask-wearing regulations; Gardiner officials convene task force to make recommendations to City Council.
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Main Street Skowhegan delivers annual Craft Brew Fest in a brew bag
COVID-19 may have canceled the live Craft Brew Fest, but organizers delivered more than 300 bags of beer, food and entertainment to in-state and out-of-state buyers.
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Town Council votes to close, sell Pittsfield Community Theatre
The Pittsfield Community Theatre Committee had a busy schedule planned for 2020. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the town to close the venue in March, the Town Council decided to keep it closed and sell the building.
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Head-on collision in Vassalboro sends two drivers to hospital
Sheriff: Preliminary investigation shows 16-year-old boy might have fallen asleep at the wheel.
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Augusta delays start of school year for elementary students
The Augusta school board voted Wednesday night to bump the start date by two days, to Sept. 10, for its youngest students.
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Richmond developer petitions for land use ordinance changes
Frustrated by delays in putting proposed changes to the Land Use Ordinance governing subdivisions before voters, Jeremy Purington brought a citizen’s petition to the Board of Selectmen — voters will get weigh in Nov. 3.
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Carrabec schools set to open Tuesday after student tests positive for COVID-19
Some RSU 74 board members raised concerns about how the student who tested positive was handled by administrators. One board member said the notice sent Monday evening was misleading and a concern to many families.
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Safety concerns, hopes for unity top Oakland-based school district talks
Three days into the start of classroom and remote instruction, parents, teachers and staff in Regional School Unit 18 discussed their experiences during a board meeting Wednesday night.
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Waterville Council extends outdoor dining for Lion’s Den to April 1, 2021
While Mayor Nick Isgro led the charge to convince councilors to approve the Lion’s Den request, others argued that input from the public and other restaurant owners should be considered before favoring just the one establishment.
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Waterville Police say department’s Operation HOPE has helped more than 200 people
On Wednesday, Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives who is running against incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, met with Waterville Police to discuss the program that helps find treatment for people addicted to opioids.