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Fundraiser launched for recovering victims in Norridgewock head-on crash

by Taylor Abbott February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Donations are being accepted until the end of the month and include cash and pet food donations.

Waterville City Council votes to amend marijuana ordinance

by Amy Calder February 4, 2020February 5, 2020

The council also voted Tuesday night to appoint Tom DePre to the Planning Board to fill a vacancy created when Mark Champagne resigned last month.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Joseph’s Market in Waterville works to make improvements after hepatitis A scare

by Amy Calder February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

The Waterville market has been working with state officials to make improvements to the store since a food service worker with hepatitis A virus infection prepared food there while infectious.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Augusta taxi operator, cited for junk cars in yard, seeks to renew license

by Keith Edwards February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

Longtime Augusta business Al’s & Double R’s Taxi is working to comply with city codes after earlier being denied a license renewal, officials say.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime

Former Bread of Life official pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

by Keith Edwards February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

Jeffrey A. Tyler, 48, of Augusta denied allegations he sexually assaulted a female victim at least three times, beginning when she was a minor.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News

Agreement settles case against Cianbro Corp. chairman charged in cannon blast

by Molly Shelly February 3, 2020February 3, 2020

Charges were filed last fall against Peter G. Vigue, 72, of Pittsfield after he fired a small cannon at a Maine Maritime Academy football game and injured a referee.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Waterville City Council to consider amendments to marijuana ordinances

by Amy Calder February 3, 2020February 3, 2020

City councilors on Tuesday also will consider a recommendation by Mayor Nick Isgro to appoint Tom DePre to the Planning Board.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Gardiner starts to consider food sovereignty

by Jessica Lowell February 3, 2020February 3, 2020

There will be a public hearing Wednesday on the city’s proposed food sovereignty ordinance, which is intended to offer city residents easier access to locally produced food.