Matt Hongoltz-Hetling

Staff Writer

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Published
October 18, 2013

One year later, $3.7 million biomass boiler exceeds Oakland-based school district’s expectations

The biomass boiler saved the district $135,539, just slightly more than the $132,683 that was guaranteed by the contractor.
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October 13, 2013

New Sharon man’s May death was final blow for a promising life turned tragic

John Pelletier, who grew up in Fort Kent and lived in Winthrop and New Sharon, was hit by a drunk driver in 1981, and it took his life, not all at once, but inch by tragic inch.
Published
October 11, 2013

Candidates for Fairfield Town Council differ on social services, Police Athletic League

Three men are running for the open seat vacated when Tracey Stevens’ term expired
Published
October 10, 2013

Fairfield plans riverfront park and footbridge

The small park, located near the intersection of Western Avenue and Main Street, would feature picnic tables and a few benches facing the Kennebec River. The footbridge would connect the downtown with Mill Island.
Published
October 7, 2013

Waterville college students cited for underage drinking after their bus stopped for speeding

What began as a routine traffic stop turned into something more when Oakland police stopped a speeding bus early Sunday morning and found 22 underage drinkers.
Published
October 6, 2013

Latest reports show no serious problems in central Maine nursing homes

Nursing home residents can take comfort in recently released federal inspection reports that found no serious deficiencies at any of five area nursing homes in Augusta, Hartland, Pittsfield and Waterville.
Published
October 5, 2013

Meals on Wheels service fully restored in central Maine

Seven months after federal sequestration cuts forced the area’s Meals on Wheels program to scale back its mission to feed house-bound seniors, full service has been restored.
Published
October 4, 2013

Winslow woman charged with bilking high school wrestling booster club

Wendi Willette, 41, of Winslow, has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from the Winslow High School Wrestling Boosters Club.
Published
October 3, 2013

Habitat for Humanity’s first solar house completed in Oakland

Built with kindness and powered by sunshine, this pioneer solar home is the latest indication that solar energy is becoming more feasible for more people.
Published
October 2, 2013

Attorney who made bomb threats to Wilton schools allowed to continue law practice

Rumford attorney Ron Hoffman, who called in bomb threats to two Wilton schools in March 2012, is allowed to continue practicing law, with stipulations, in a decision by the Maine Bar this week.