The two cities are less than 20 miles apart and have similar overnight populations, but only Augusta was identified in the executive order on enforcing mask wearing. The answer might be in the numbers.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Two Waterville Republicans seek nomination for state representative in primary
In the upcoming July 14 state primary, Rick Foss and Edward Cohen are running against one another for State Representative for District 109 in Waterville.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education, Varsity Maine
Broadcasters say they will not air Cony High School’s home games
Longtime central Maine broadcasters say they will focus on schools that welcome them, and cover Cony only when it is the visiting team.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta school board approves controversial broadcast media policy
A contentious discussion about input preceded the overwhelming approval of the policy that regulates commentary and advertising, while also requiring a payment.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections
Pittston Board of Selectmen race draws familiar faces
Greg Lumbert, a former selectman, and Fred Kimball, who ran a year ago, are vying Tuesday for the open select board seat.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Woman charged in alleged assault with baseball bat on July 4
Stephanie Wade of Madison has been charged with aggravated assault and aggravated criminal mischief in an altercation where a person was struck with a bat.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Farmingdale voters to decide on two selectman positions, $1.5 million in spending
Incumbent Board of Selectmen member Nancy Frost is challenged by Tyler Tripp, while Jim Grant and Doug Ebert will vie for a vacant seat on the board.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
House District 81 Democrat candidates note challenges facing older adults
Readfield residents Tavis Rock Hasenfus and Joanne Mason seek to represent the Democrats in the November general election for the District 81 seat in Maine House of Representatives.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Construction on Arts Collaborative building in Waterville to begin this week
The $6.5 million project financed in part by Peter and Paula Lunder will break ground this week and is set to be completed in April 2021.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council delays first vote on municipal and school budget
The council also voted 4-3 to amend the $4.03 million capital improvement bond to reflect the addition of $250,000 for a police firearms training range.