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Published
May 13, 2020

New state boat launch, accessible family fishing area approved for Togus Pond in Augusta

In a Zoom meeting Tuesday, numerous Togus Pond property owners objected to the project due to the potential for increased boat traffic and milfoil from launch users.
Published
May 12, 2020

Payne to resign from Waterville school board, but will remain on charter commission

Julian Payne, a member of both the Waterville Board of Education and Waterville Charter Commission, has bought a home in Cornville and plans to resign from the school board in two weeks but stay on the Charter Commission.
Published
May 12, 2020

Cedar Ridge Center in Skowhegan has first confirmed COVID-19 case

A spokesperson for the facility confirmed Tuesday that a patient has tested positive for COVID-19.
Published
May 12, 2020

Children’s Discovery Museum to close Augusta location, focus on Waterville

The museum, which offers exhibits and activities to ignite the curiosity of children and celebrate learning through play, plans to buy the First Congregational United Church of Christ at 7 Eustis Parkway in Waterville.
Published
May 12, 2020

Proposed Kennebec County budget expected to increase by 8.8%

Funding for the Kennebec County jail and a request to add patrol deputies represent the largest share of the increases proposed for the upcoming budget year.

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Published
May 12, 2020

Winslow Town Council approves purchase of used ambulance in second vote

Two amendments to delay the vote — incluing one so that a public hearing could be held — were defeated and the measure to spend up to $85,000 on a used ambulance passed 5-2.
Published
May 12, 2020

Following one positive test, all other Augusta firefighters test negative for COVID-19

While one firefighter-paramedic tested positive last week and was hospitalized for COVID-19, the other 50 members of the Augusta Fire Department have tested negative.
Published
May 11, 2020

Hallowell officials issue license for 7,000-square-foot marijuana cultivation facility

The grow operation, run by David Vickers, will occupy slightly less than half the space at a 15,500-square-foot building at 268 Whitten Road, near the Hallowell-Augusta line.
Published
May 11, 2020

Some retailers in Waterville area open Monday, others are making preparations

Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that retailers could open to in-store customers if stores followed strict guidelines.
Published
May 11, 2020

Waterville mayor, councilor face opposition to sending letter to Mills

At least two councilors say they will not sign a letter Mayor Nick Isgro and Councilor Rick Foss, R-Ward 5, want to send to Gov. Mills, offering to help determine how to safely open more businesses.