The Planning Board has requested more information on a Lewiston-based company’s plans for a mining operation off Turkey Lane.
Chris Bouchard
Chris is an award-winning journalist from Aroostook County. He has nearly a decade of writing experience, beginning with an internship for the New Maine Times, three years of freelance work, and six years covering central Aroostook with the Bangor Daily News. Chris joined the Kennebec Journal as a staff writer during the summer of 2021. He now covers healthcare, municipal news, and feature stories in the central Maine area.
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After nearly two years of short-term fixes, Litchfield’s Woodbury Pond Dam has been repaired
The repairs are expected to last three to five decades, according to Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels.
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Group of residents calls for review of Winthrop quarry project, citing health and environmental concerns
The group says a proposed Turkey Lane quarry would create airborne dust particles that could travel toward the school and downtown area, potentially causing lung issues and affecting local aquatic life.
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Hallowell officials hope to replace damaged police cruiser soon
The Police Department is now down to two vehicles, one of which is marked.
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City clerk set to retire after 24 years with Hallowell
Diane Polky was hired as deputy city clerk in 1999 and became city clerk in 2016.
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Hallowell city manager gets 7% raise in renewed 2-year contract
Officials said they are pleased with the performance of City Manager Gary Lamb, whose annual salary will increase to nearly $100,000 in August.
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$1.5 million raised to help fight invasive plants at Cobbossee Lake
The money is expected to help protect one of central Maine’s largest bodies of water for up to three years.
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Winthrop fundraising group plans to gift $4.5 million athletic complex to town, schools
The group has raised $1.2 million so far, nearly enough to complete the first phase of construction.
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Winthrop town manager announces resignation, citing ‘deeply disturbing’ bullying and harassment by detractors
Town Manager Jeff Kobrock, who has come under fire for his handling of a controversial local mooring ordinance over the past year, gave a six-month notice Monday to provide the town with time to find a successor.
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Thousands head to 34th Annual Northeast Motorsports Expo and Trade Show at Augusta Civic Center
The weekend event featured more than 50 vendors, slot car racing, a seminar co-hosted by a NASCAR safety official and drivers who traveled from as far as Rhode Island or Connecticut.