2012
President, Boehner trade budget offers in secret bargaining
Obama won’t specify cuts to benefit programs, the Republican says, but aides say he’s already done so.
White House to host Mainers for ‘cliff’ talks
The meeting appears to be part of a strategy to engage business leaders during budget negotiations.
‘Cliff’ movement? Obama, Boehner trade proposals
In a test of divided government, President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner sought an elusive compromise Tuesday to prevent economy-damaging tax increases on the middle class at year’s end.
RSU 9 survey calls for leadership, communication from new superintendent
FARMINGTON — Leadership, communication, school finance budgeting and personnel management are the top qualities respondents said they are looking for in the new Regional School Unit 9 superintendent.
Bingham official presses school board to keep Quimby Middle School open
BINGHAM — A Bingham selectman strongly urged the School Administrative District 13 Tuesday night not to close Bingham’s Quimby Middle School, but an updated survey of the district’s residents show almost half are in favor of shutting it down.
Skowhegan District Court, Nov. 5-9, 2012
SKOWHEGAN — The following cases were closed Nov. 5-9 in Skowhegan District Court.
Kennebec Journal area police log, Dec. 11, 2012
Augusta Monday At 10:04 a.m., there was a report of a burglary from a vehicle parked on Bridge Street. 10:10 a.m., mischief was reported at Riverview Psychiatric Center on Arsenal Street. 10:31 a.m., a 23-year-old Gorham man was charged with operating after suspension by police responding to an accident on State Street. 3:05 p.m., theft […]
SNAPSHOT: Color guard
Members of Cub Scout Pack 222, of Palermo, observe soliders with the Maine Army National Guard’s Maine Military Funeral Honors Program folding the U.S. flag Tuesday, at the Augusta State Armory. After watching the soldiers present the colors, the Scouts practiced proper flag etiquette under the supervision of the Guardsmen, who provide honor burials for veterans.
Kennebec Journal local briefs, Dec. 11, 2012
AUGUSTA — Rep. Matt Pouliot, R-Augusta, has been named to the Legislature’s Apportionment Commission, which will soon begin meeting to redraw House and Senate district lines.