Residents added money to the appropriations for debt service and libraries Saturday at the at annual Town Meeting.
March 2015
Augusta’s Lithgow Library ready to move
It will take about a month to make the transition to the Ballard Center, so the library director suggests patrons may want to be sure they have borrowed enough books.
Skowhegan’s Maine Stitching Specialties is manufacturing a success story
A Kingfield couple is close to buying the former Dirigo Stitching factory to expand their business, which makes Dog Not Gone safety vests, among other products.
Waterville school credit program a bridge to the future
Bridge Year program at Waterville High gives students a head start toward a college degree at a fraction of the cost.
Potent groups take sides on bipartisan House Medicare plan
The package is studded with provisions that draw many Democrats, including two more years of money for the Children’s Health Insurance Program and community health centers.
Police: Suspect shot at New Orleans airport has died
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s office said in a statement that 63-year-old Richard White was pronounced dead Saturday afternoon at a local hospital.
Witnesses report woman ‘jumped in’ Kennebec River
People who saw the person standing on the river ice called the Augusta police.
Two-time MVP Nash announces retirement from NBA
Steve Nash has not played a game this year with the Lakers because of a back injury.
Berwick Academy student wins Maine State Spelling Bee
Michael Hockenberry of Skowhegan Area Middle School successfully spelled credible.
Central Maine business briefs
Achorn elected to Maine Council of Reflexologists post; Gifford’s celebrates anniversaries; Elevation Burger opens in Augusta