Lauren Abbate

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Published
April 27, 2016

Benton residents describe substation noise woes to PUC

Several Albion Road residents whose property abuts a Central Maine Power Co. substation told the Public Utilities Commission Wednesday that noise from the facility is a big disturbance.
Published
April 26, 2016

LePage walks out of UMF event after students hold up signs criticizing him

The governor called those holding up the signs ‘idiots’ as he left the stage and the event.
Published
April 25, 2016

Downtown movie night kicks off Wilton community engagement program

Calzolaio Pasta Company will host a movie about the revitalization of a mill in Freedom as part of Making Headway in Your Community, an eight-month series of discussions to gauge what residents think is important in boosting the community.
Published
April 25, 2016

Benton residents get chance to ask CMP about substation noise

The Public Utilities Commission is holding a technical conference Wednesday as part of an investigation into a Benton substation that’s the subject of noise complaints.
Published
April 25, 2016

LePage to speak at UMF Theodora Kalikow Education Center dedication Tuesday

Gov. Paul LePage will join UMF president Kathryn Foster and University of Maine System Chancellor James Page in naming the education center after former UMF president Kalikow.
Published
April 24, 2016

Waterville Science Olympiad team attributes 17th state win to hard work, dedication

The team advances to the National Science Olympiad Tournament next month in Wisconsin.
Published
April 23, 2016

Don, Irene Plourde become Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Community Service Winners

The owners of Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate in Waterville will receive the honor at Thursday’s awards ceremony.
Published
April 22, 2016

Franklin County Commissioners approve $6.2 million in spending for 2016-2017 budget

The county still is reviewing anticipated revenue for the fiscal year, so a total budget figure is not yet available.
Published
April 21, 2016

Waterville firefighters tackle Oakdale Street fire

The fire was the second house fire of the day in the city.
Published
April 21, 2016

TJ Bolduc named Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Businessperson of year

The owner of Advance 1 Cleaning is recognized for the success of his company over the last 29 years and the work it’s done to restore order to people’s lives following a disaster.