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Published
March 8, 2021

Skowhegan paper mill ‘strongly disputes’ lawsuit alleging fault for contaminating water wells

Fairfield resident Nathan Saunders filed a class-action suit Friday, saying the Sappi mill is the source of high levels of 'forever chemicals' in a growing number of Fairfield area wells.
Published
March 8, 2021

Starks residents to vote on proposed $564,806 budget at annual Town Meeting

The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Starks Community Center at 57 Anson Road. Residents will be able to vote on the remainder of the warrant by secret ballot between noon and 8 p.m.
Published
March 8, 2021

Maine Ethics Commission says Senate District 14 candidate violated election law, but assesses no penalty

At issue are four electronic signs posted on behalf of William Guerrette, the Republican candidate in the race, and whether they comply with state election laws.
Published
March 7, 2021

Fairfield man files class-action lawsuit against Sappi paper mill over ‘forever chemicals’

The lawsuit alleges Sappi's Somerset Mill in Skowhegan is the source of the PFAS found in Somerset County water wells and at other sites.
Published
March 7, 2021

Readfield Union Meeting House restoration sparked by Hallowell couple’s $50,000 donation

Jack and Anita Smart have given a $50,000 matching grant to the landmark's nonprofit organization, which is in the midst of a $722,000 restoration project.

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Published
March 6, 2021

Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter

The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.
Published
March 5, 2021

Man arrested in Whitefield family’s farmstand destruction

Wayne Mullens, owner of the front-end loader police believe was used to rip apart Swallowtail Farm and Creamery's farmstand in Coopers Mills, was arrested Thursday night in Gardiner.
Published
March 4, 2021

Police: Fugitive wanted in Maine jumps bail in Vermont, takes off with woman

Police say that Christopher Farrow is facing charges in three states, including Maine. After making bail in Vermont over the weekend, Farrow failed to show up for his court appearance and is now a fugitive from justice.
Published
March 4, 2021

Officials predict normal to below-normal spring flooding

The Maine River Flow Advisory Commission meets virtually Thursday to discuss ice conditions and possibility of drought this spring.
Published
March 4, 2021

Man who killed neighbor’s dog in Somerville won’t be prosecuted

Dannie L. Peaslee Sr., who was initially charged with animal cruelty, told police he felt threatened by a dog owned by a neighbor with whom he'd had a longstanding dispute.