Sen. Colleen Lachowicz and Rep. Thomas Longstaff encouraged Waterville residents at a public forum Monday to attend legislative hearings on proposed cuts in the governor’s two-year budget.
March 2013
Waterville District Court cases, Feb. 4-8
WATERVILLE — The following cases were closed from Feb. 4 to Feb. 8, 2013, in Waterville District Court.
Questioned for conflict, Maine-linked firm ends lobbying
The Florida foundation tied to Jeb Bush has influenced Gov. Paul LePage’s education agenda.
Colby to give away Langlais art, save artist’s estate
Colby College is looking to maintain the memory of the late artist Bernard Langlais by giving away his artwork to nonprofits and preserving his estate as a public sculpture park.
Special education program cuts under fire in Augusta
The Augusta Board of Education Monday was criticized for its proposed special education budget cuts as well as for asking for input on the budget without providing copies of the budget to the public.
Crowd expected for gun bill hearing Tuesday
A big crowd is expected to turn out for the public hearing on L.D. 345, the bill that would permanently shield data on concealed-weapon permits from public inspection.
Selectmen say they won’t resign despite recall petition following town clerk’s firing
The three Pittston selectmen that fired longtime Town Clerk Ann Chadwick said they stand by their decision and do not intend to resign, despite a petition in favor of their removal, saying there was a history of performance issues.
HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY NOTEBOOK: Cony’s Clark a semifinalist for Roy
Dallas Clark led the Cony hockey team in scoring with 42 points, but that’s only part of what made him invaluable to coach Chad Foye.
Developer looking to expand restaurant, retail options at Marketplace at Augusta
The Augusta Planning Board Tuesday will consider a proposal to erect a 17,600-square-foot space for small restaurants and retail stores to Marketplace at Augusta.
SPRING TRAINING: Lester sharp in Sox’ loss
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Christian Yelich is making the Miami Marlins think about his role this year.