The city council still must approve the project before federal funding can be secured.
Kaitlin Schroeder
Maine Apple Sunday: Crisp day for a family tradition
Mainers were drawn to the state’s orchards for free samples, prizes, hay rides – and lots of apples.
Maine high school’s Program 11 aims to stop texting behind the wheel
The program’s name refers to data showing 11 U.S. teenagers die every day while texting and driving.
Waterville neighbors push back on proposed I-95 interchange
They contest a federal conclusion that the project would have little impact on their area near the Waterville/Sidney boundary.
Oakland mulls becoming milfoil test site
The Maine DEP seeks to study the effectiveness of composting for disposing of the invasive plant.
Corrections officer fired in Waterville shoplifting case
Franklin County officials agreed to dismiss the corrections officer in an executive session in July.
Franklin Memorial Hospital to join MaineHealth
Franklin Community Health Network gets state approval for the merger, effective Oct. 1.
Two stuffed bear heads taken in Maine break-in
The beds also appear to have been slept in at the remote camp, perhaps in a search for one that is not too hard, not too soft.
Man charged with assaulting girlfriend in Rangeley
Police say the Massachusetts couple’s summer rental unit was damaged in the assault, leading to an additional charge of criminal mischief.
Victim of Skowhegan attack hospitalized in fair condition
Wayne Shaw was attacked by a family member, police say.