Matt Hongoltz-Hetling

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Published
July 15, 2013

ACLU says new Fairfield social media policy violates free speech rights

Town officials say policy regarding posts on Twitter, Facebook and other social media is to keep employees from insulting each other and the town.
Published
July 13, 2013

For Oakland transfer station manager, it’s butterflies in the stomach

Oakland transfer station Manager John Thomas said he’s not sure whether the flowers — and his dreams to transform an old landfill into a butterfly feeding station — will take root.
Published
July 12, 2013

Early visitors to Colby College Museum of Art give it high marks

As the Colby College Museum of Art prepares to open to the public, a small group of students from the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences checked it out.
Published
July 11, 2013

CMP gets flak for herbicide use on Oakland walking trail

Some residents are upset with Central Maine Power’s use of herbicides near a popular walking trail in Oakland. But the power company is saying its necessary to maintain power to homes and businesses.
Published
July 9, 2013

Renowned clarinetist performs at New England Music Camp this week

Clarinetist Jon Manasse is teaching during a one-week residency at the New England Music Camp, where he will perform Wednesday and Sunday afternoon.
Published
July 9, 2013

Public invited to reopening of Colby College Museum of Art

The Colby College Museum of Art is reopening Saturday with one-third more gallery space as part of a multimillion-dollar expansion, but the price of admission will be staying the same: zero.
Published
July 8, 2013

Messalonskee Lake metal removal costly for Oakland, but money may be recouped

A project to remove jagged pieces of steel from beneath the feet of swimmers on Messalonskee Lake cost more than expected, but Oakland hopes to recover much of the money by selling the metal.
Published
July 6, 2013

Hathaway center, MaineGeneral join hands in renovating for the future

The long, slow grind to bring a historic mill back to life in downtown Waterville is receiving a major boost from MaineGeneral Health, an example of how the state’s largest employers are joining with communities and developers to preserve Maine’s cultural heritage.
Published
July 6, 2013

MaineGeneral’s jobs shuffle only sketched out; more transition ahead

MaineGeneral Health, Kennebec County’s largest employer, is in the midst of a major reorganization, but it is not known yet which communities might see their workforce grow and which might see it shrink.
Published
July 4, 2013

Oakland police adds two officers following years of little turnover

The two new police officers in Oakland have big shoes to fill following the retirement of Harold “Dusty” Woodside and sudden death of Steven Corbett.