The Municipal Review Committee told member municipalities and others that 3/4 of their trash was being diverted to the Orrington waste-to-energy plant while the Fiberight plant in Hampden is shut down.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby College announces plan to bring students back to campus in August
The $10 million opening plan includes input from medical professionals, 50 faculty members and 10 task forces, and involves administering 85,000 tests for the coronavirus to students, faculty and staff in the fall semester.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Windsor to meet in-person for annual Town Meeting July 15
Voters will weigh in on town spending plan that is slightly less than the current year’s budget.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville man arrested after allegedly fleeing crash scene
Farid A. Hamrouni, 18, of Waterville, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, operating without a license, criminal mischief, and attaching false plates after a Chevy Impala crashed Monday night on Water Street.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Another marijuana facility on Waterville planning agenda
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday is scheduled to consider a plan for a marijuana growing operation on Industrial Road, just down the road from another marijuana operation licensed by the city in May.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Canceled Fourth of July fireworks bring economic hardship in central Maine
Professional pyrotechnics display companies across the nation, including Central Maine Pyrotechnics, are on track to lose the bulk of their revenue this year because of canceled fireworks productions.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Winslow schools looking at junior high building for in-person classroom space
The Winslow Town Council and School Board meet to discuss using the old junior high school so students can follow social-distancing guidelines.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
REM launches “Imagine That!” campaign, seeks 600 new members
The community group that began 25 years ago and is an umbrella for local nonprofit groups is working to boost membership and raise at least $35,000 to stay afloat.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner-area Boys & Girls Clubs secures educational support grant
The funds will allow the club to provide educational support to students in the Gardiner-area school district as well as in Chelsea and Windsor over the next four years.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
With officers moving on, Hallowell police look to fill full-time positions
The Police Department’s roster includes five full-time and seven part-time officers, and former Chief Eric Nason has been serving as a reserve officer since May.