Chris is an award-winning journalist from Aroostook County. He has nearly a decade of writing experience, beginning with an internship for the New Maine Times, three years of freelance work, and six years covering central Aroostook with the Bangor Daily News. Chris joined the Kennebec Journal as a staff writer during the summer of 2021. He now covers healthcare, municipal news, and feature stories in the central Maine area.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2022
Litchfield officials discuss options concerning watermilfoil infestation on Cobbossee Lake
Just one fragment of Eurasian watermilfoil can quickly spread and take over a lake, hurting the aquatic flora and fauna, endangering swimmers, hindering boaters, and reducing property values.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2022
Redzone Wireless discusses timeline for broadband coverage plan during Litchfield meeting
Company officials estimate that the internet service will go live in June under a deal with the Kennebec County town.
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PublishedFebruary 10, 2022
Hallowell finance committee revises tax break proposal for ice arena
Officials say the revision, which could yield an additional $190,000 for the city, is to be considered by the City Council on March 7.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2022
Winthrop moves forward with matching $1.8 million Winthrop beach, Norcross Point redevelopment grant
The Town Council unanimously accepted a motion to authorize a local match from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for $1,787,017, or half of the project’s costs.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2022
Hallowell City Council rejects ice arena tax break plan, asks for revisions
The council unanimously rejected a proposal to extend the agreement with the Camden National Bank Ice Vault and agreed to rework the amendment to not have a negative impact on local taxes.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2022
Former Olympian returns to Maine for 10th Pond Hockey Classic in Sidney
Maine native Marc Pelchat participated in the 1998 and 2002 Olympics, and returned to his home state for this weekend’s 10th annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2022
Snowstorm brings foot or more of snow to parts of central Maine; causes ‘one crash after another’ on interstate
The National Weather Service predicted snow totals of 8 to 16 inches.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2022
Hallowell holding public hearing next week on controversial extension of ice arena tax breaks
Residents will be able to weigh in on whether the city should accept a potential 10-year renewal of the agreement on Feb. 7.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2022
Winthrop eyes $1.8 million matching grant to kickstart Winthrop beach, Norcross Point redevelopment
If the town acts soon, the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund might cover half the project’s costs, or about $1,773,000.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2022
Winthrop Town Council updates pandemic, marijuana policies
Officials say unanimously approved amendments will not produce significant changes.
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