Jeff Hewett doesn’t have any plans yet but has been working to set up his successor to take over the economic and community development office.
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Near Jackman, land conservation group buys 44,000 acres for $44 million
The Conservation Fund recently acquired the forest land in northern Somerset and Franklin counties, near the Canadian border.
Five arrested, 72 grams of fentanyl seized in central Maine
According to authorities, three of those arrested following a monthslong investigation were from New York City, while two were from Chesterville.
Augusta’s First Amendment Museum to move downtown during Gannett House renovation
The museum, which celebrates the First Amendment, will operate out of a space on Water Street for three years while the former home of Guy Gannett gets an update.
Police identify victim, suspect in Belgrade shooting
Christina Bell, 58, was shot in the head Sunday morning at her home. Her son, Samuel Bell, 26, has been charged with elevated aggravated assault in the shooting, according to officials.
Waterville struggles to balance downtown safety with help for homeless
Business owners say customers, tenants and employees have been frightened when coming to the area, and that the city needs to come together to solve the problem for everyone involved.
Sewer rate to jump 7.5% for Winthrop Utilities District customers
The rate increase, to be followed with another hike in 2026, will help pay for extensive upgrades to the district’s eight sewer pumps, which are well beyond their projected operating lives, officials said.
Two towns, one department? Shared chief says Monmouth, Winthrop police should merge
Chief Paul Ferland said he is ‘convinced a full consolidation of both agencies into a single police department would benefit both communities.’
Kid entrepreneurs sell their artwork, crafts and more in Clinton
Children ages 5 to 17 made jewelry, created artwork, painted rocks and baked sweets to sell Sunday as part of The Clever Kids Craft Expo held at Clinton Elementary School and hosted by the Clinton Parks and Recreation Association.
No suspect identified yet in hit-and-run that injured Gardiner woman
Gardiner resident Angelique Binns was struck and seriously injured while walking along River Road in Chelsea on Nov. 6, but law enforcement has not been able to identify a suspect.