The budget for the district that includes Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney has grown 2.86 percent from last year’s, an increase among the lowest in the region.
2019
Posted inMaine
Waterville settles with owner of building deemed dangerous and a nuisance
The City Council on Tuesday voted to approve a settlement with Leonard D. Poulin Jr. to fix his apartment building at 19 Western Ave. in two phases, with the first phase of work to be completed in 60 days.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Judge’s susceptibility to disciplinary action like Kennebec County DA’s unclear
An official from the Judicial Responsibility and Disability Committee said the process for disciplining judges is largely confidential, while it is public for lawyers.
Posted inNation & World
Auschwitz Museum protests death camp images on skirts, bags
The e-commerce site Redbubble says artists are allowed to sell their creations directly online, but apologizes and vows to remove them.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP says it won’t use herbicides in proposed new power line corridor
But some opponents of the New England Clean Energy Connect project say the promise doesn’t touch other environmental concerns in the 53 miles of new transmission line corridor from Beattie Township through The Forks.
Posted inMaine
Watch video: Officials use fire to reshape habitat on Swan Island
Wednesday’s prescribed burn, part of a multi-year plan, is expected to diversify wildlife habitat on the island in the Kennebec River.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Donald Trump Jr. is subpoenaed by Senate panel investigating Russia contacts
The Republican-led Intelligence Committee wants to speak to him as part of an ongoing probe of Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Skowhegan schools net $1.3 million federal grant to boost after-school programming
Four Skowhegan schools getting 21st Century grant providing opportunities for students in kindergarten through grade eight during non-school hours.
Posted inBusiness
Hammond Lumber stores win achievement award
The Harlow Gallery in Hallowell has hired a new executive director, and Franklin Memorial Hospital has added a dietitian and a nurse practitioner to its staff.
Posted inBusiness
China’s exports fall as Trump’s tough tariff talk intensifies
The U.S. is also feeling the heat, and American exporters have been hit hardest.