A consultant’s report lays out several options for what the city could do as the landfill is expected to be full in five years.
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Group pushes to preserve artifacts, digitize records that tell Mercer’s history
The latest addition to the Mercer Historical Society’s collection is a violin made by Henry Harris, a longtime resident and well-known violin manufacturer in the late 1800s.
Missy the cat survives mystery injury and brings cheer to Winslow family
Whitman family could not cover the $5,000 bill for emergency surgery for Missy, but the goodwill of others allowed a more-affordable solution.
UPS driver reports smoke after catching whiff of fire at Mt. Vernon home while making delivery
Nathan Allen called 911 on Monday when he smelled smoke at a residence where no one was home, and the local fire chief says he is grateful for the help.
State trooper finds missing Vassalboro man, carries him to safety
Trooper Tyler Harrington locates an 82-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease after the man is reported missing from his home.
Waterville duck hunter found safe after kayak ‘got away from him’ on Kennebec River, police say
Authorities conducted a search Tuesday for the missing occupant of a kayak, but the man later contacted police to claim the boat and let them know he was OK.
Fire destroys 3-story farmhouse, kills animals in St. Albans, official says
Blaze at 180 Ballard Road on Tuesday kills two animals, possibly chickens.
Icy storm forces cancellations, slickens roads across central Maine
Mixed precipitation was expected to be followed by colder temperatures heading into the holiday weekend.
Entire staff of Anson-Madison Water District fired amid theft charges
The head of the Maine Rural Water Association said Tuesday that the association will take over operations of the district after its superintendent and foreman were charged earlier with theft.
Local resident, longtime officer named police chief in Monmouth
Paul Ferland, who served as a patrol sergeant for the Winthrop Police Department, began serving Monday as Monmouth’s new chief.