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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PublishedOctober 29, 2022
Winthrop, Somerville schools receive federal funding for electric buses
Winthrop received funding for four electric buses and Somerville-based RSU 12 received funding for two electric buses through EPA Clean School Bus Program.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2022
Boaters call for Winthrop mooring ordinance to be rescinded, claiming officials had conflicts of interest
Boaters say the ordinance was not drafted in good faith, unfairly targets a specific group and represents a conflict of interest involving town officials and local businesses.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2022
Hallowell Public Works foreman facing drunken driving charge resigns
Christopher Buck stepped down after three months of paid time off following his July 3 arrest.
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PublishedOctober 25, 2022
Mount Vernon voters to weigh in on high-speed internet project
If residents approve of appropriating up to $3.1 million for the project, a fiber-to-the-home service offered by Matrix Design Group could become available in late 2024.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2022
Fayette voters to consider funding for high-speed internet, Starling Hall renovations
In-person voting is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Fayette Central School at 2023 Main St.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2022
Kennebec Property Services — the ‘Maine Cabin Masters’ — settles with US EPA over violations of lead paint safety rules
The Manchester-based company featured on a Discovery network reality TV show has paid a $16,500 fine and will dedicate airtime to educating the public about federal lead safety rules surrounding home renovations.
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PublishedOctober 18, 2022
Officials from Hallowell, Manchester and Farmingdale open to working together, sharing municipal resources
The three-town discussions comes as the future of public works operations in Hallowell will be tied closely to an upcoming nonbinding referendum question on the November election ballot asking if voters will approve buying land for a new facility.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2022
Harvest festival returns to Pumpkin Vine Family Farm in Somerville
Sunday marks the first time the farm has hosted its harvest festival since 2019.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2022
Consultants outline ideas for revitalizing downtown Hallowell
Possible improvements include enhancing Front Street, renovating the soon-to-be-vacated Harlow Gallery at 100 Water St. into a community space and creating an Urban Renewal Authority.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2022
Augusta police investigate report of armed robbery at Camden National bank
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident and no one has been arrested, police said.
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