The speech Wednesday night by the former Waterville mayor and Maine governor draws mixed, at-times heated reactions.
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Gravel pit dispute heads to Dresden appeals board
Dresden officials say the Ballard-Milligan Gravel Corp. violated the town’s land-use ordinance by digging gravel too close to the property line. Owner Heather Beasley says that’s not the case because her gravel pit is exempt.
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Three-car collision in Fairfield sends one to hospital
The cause of the crash has yet to be determined, but the Maine State Police Commercial Vehicle Unit has been assigned to investigate the W.B. Mason truck involved in the accident for possible brake problems.
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After poorly-attended cleanup event, future of Hallowell dog park still shaky
Councilor Maureen Aucoin said only eight people, all city councilors, candidates or their partners, helped clean up overgrown weeds inside the park this weekend.
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After special town meeting vote, Vienna joining broadband coalition
Residents approved spending $7,000 to pay for the coalition membership and added treasurer costs.
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Augusta may loosen zoning rules due to lack of expected development
Some are concerned Riggs Brook Village zoning district rules have stymied development along Route 3 corridor.
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Somerset Sheriff’s Office charges 2 in Pittsfield drug bust
Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said Wednesday that a Pittsfield couple was charged with possession of scheduled drugs after a drug bust Tuesday.
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Missing Waterville woman’s boyfriend threatened to kill her, boss says
Waterville and State police removed a body from the missing woman’s residence Wednesday night.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley plans new, $10 million building
Club officials are unveiling a plan to build a $10 million facility in Gardiner to expand their offerings for child care and after-school care, and offer improved facilities for seniors and others in the community.
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House full of garbage, human waste demolished in Augusta
Authorities discovered squalid living conditions when they went to the home to check on the homeowner’s condition.