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State Officials Issue Warning After Jamestown Canyon Virus Detected in Maine
In states like Maine that are heavily wooded, we're used to getting warnings from state officials about rare diseases that pop up in our mosquito and tick populations. And now, it has happened again. According to an article that was published by WGME 13, in addition to several birds testing...
‘Taste of Waterville’ returns for another year
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - One of the biggest events in Waterville all year was held Wednesday. The ‘Taste of Waterville’ featured live music, cornhole, special acts, and, of course, plenty of food trucks. Put on by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, they have been planning the yearly event...
Affordable condo development coming to Sanford, with a modular approach from Madison
Two months after cutting the ribbon on an affordable housing development in Madison, developers Kara Wilbur and Sam Hight have another, similar plan in the works — to create affordable housing in Sanford. Both developments use modular components and wood-fiber insulation made by TimberHP in Madison, and both use...
Six Maine Fire Departments Awarded $1.1M Grant
Six department are getting a combined $1.1 million to get new equipment like breathing apparatus, turnout gear, hoses, nozzles, and more. Sen. Susan Collins, R-ME, co-sponsored the bi-partisian legislation to continue to provide funding for equipment and staffing for the nation's fire and rescue service. After the Senate vote, Collins...
Vassalboro first responders receive $17,500 grant from blue ribbon commission
Money was a major theme at the July 25 Vassalboro select board meeting, and for once, some was coming in instead of going out. Vassalboro First Responders Chief Dan Mayotte was the first person with good news (and a request): the First Responders recently received a $17,300 grant, part of the recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission the Maine legislature created in 2023.
Planners OK water district shoreland zoning permit in 15 minutes
Vassalboro Planning Board members needed only a quarter-hour-long July 23 meeting to approve the Kennebec Water District’s application for a shoreland zoning permit on Outlet Stream near the KWD plant on Route 32. KWD General Manager Roger Crouse and Water Quality Manager Robbie Bickford had presented the plan to...
Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Sidney
The town on the west bank of the Kennebec River south of Waterville that is now Sidney began as part of Vassalboro, the town on the east bank. There seems to be unanimous agreement among historians that Sidney was incorporated as a separate town on Jan. 30, 1792, and that it was named after the British courtier, man of letters and soldier Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586). (See box.)
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