Paul Ferland, who served as a patrol sergeant for the Winthrop Police Department, began serving Monday as Monmouth’s new chief.
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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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Litchfield taps into federal rescue funding for townwide internet coverage contract
In Litchfield, a town with approximately 3,600, there are 239 households without access to reliable high-speed internet, and town officials say the new arrangement will get ‘unserved households served quickly.’
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Restoration of Starling Hall in Fayette has come a long way, but has much farther to go
Starling Hall was built in 1879 and is the state’s first Grange Hall. Efforts to revive the building have been limited by funding, and the group seeks $600,000 to finish the job.
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Litchfield officials quickly working toward permanent fix for leaking dam
The earliest possible construction date is next fall, according to the town manager, as officials say seepage has continued despite the placement of sandbags.
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More than 2,000 make reservations for massive ‘Winter Wonderland’ holiday light display in Winthrop
The event has been in the works since April when camp owner Kale Malmsten met up with Kaleb Pushard of SkyBox Holiday & Event Lighting and pitched the idea.
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Monmouth police chief leaves post after decade of service
Monmouth Police Chief Kevin Mulherin’s last day was Nov. 12 and a Winthrop Police Department officer will serve as the town’s interim chief until a replacement can be found.
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Fayette officials move forward with wireless contract negotiation for town-wide coverage
Project would bring internet to 825 locations in town, with the community contribution for each location estimated at $467.
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Hallowell planning workshop to discuss future of historic fire station
City officials have not yet set a date for the workshop as of Friday, however Mayor George Lapointe said they plan to hold the discussion prior to council’s next meeting on Dec. 13.
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Hallowell approves $5,000 in TIF funds for purchase of granite sculptures, mural
The $5,000, which was set aside in the budget to help these projects come to fruition, includes $2,000 for two sculptures and $3,000 for a large mural project.
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Readfield residents approve local ordinances on internet, land use
A majority of voters approved nine questions about the town exploring options for high-speed internet and land use ordinances, according to unofficial results.