Marijuana store, more than $1 million in Fire Department purchases on Waterville council agenda

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Published
September 16, 2019

Marijuana store, more than $1 million in Fire Department purchases on Waterville council agenda

In addition to considering a request to rezone part of 475 Kennedy Memorial Drive to allow an adult-use marijuana store there, the City Council on Tuesday will consider awarding contracts to buy a fire ladder truck, resurface the fire station floor and do masonry repair, accept a FEMA Grant for the fire department and appoint a panel to study fire services.
Published
September 16, 2019

Thomas College dedicates School of Education to Waterville natives

Since 2002, Peter and Paula Lunder have given more than $5 million to Thomas College, including a $1.7 million gift in 2015 that established the Center for Innovation in Education.
Published
September 16, 2019

Hallowell officials hosting public meeting Thursday to discuss closed dog park

Mayor Mark Walker announced the meeting last week, adding that public response to the closure has been "loud."
Published
September 15, 2019

Red Sand Project fills Skowhegan sidewalk cracks as reminder of human trafficking

The downtown rotary became the palette for roving artists to spread their message about human trafficking and the need for people to be aware of its existence even in Somerset County.
Published
September 15, 2019

Incumbent Lapointe challenged for Hallowell council seat

Incumbent Councilor-at-Large George Lapointe will run against Matthew Radasch, while races for Ward 3 councilor and a RSU 2 school board member are poised to be unopposed.

Published
September 15, 2019

Brewery-inspired CBD coffee shop open for business in Oakland

The Warehouse, at 826 Kennedy Memorial Drive, was given the green light Friday to sell coffee infused with cannabidiol made on-site.
Published
September 15, 2019

Monmouth dairy uses federal, local grants to go solar

The Milkhouse was awarded $36,000 from the USDA and $10,000 from the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments to install a solar array that will eventually fill all the farm's energy needs.
Published
September 14, 2019

Waterville council to consider rezoning request for pot store

City councilors on Tuesday will consider whether to follow the recommendation of the Planning Board, which voted 4-3 Monday not to recommend the council rezone part of 475 Kennedy Memorial Drive so an adult-use marijuana store may open there.
Published
September 14, 2019

Motorcyclists lead fundraising ride for teen-parent program in Waterville

The fundraiser, done in concert with Low XII Maine chapters of Widows Sons Masonic Riders and the Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers, is raising money and supplies to support the Sharon Abram Teen Parent School.
Published
September 14, 2019

BikeMaine wraps up tour with lunch in Waterville

BikeMaine tour riders close the midcoast loop by returning to Waterville for lunch from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.