Two Bridges Regional Jail’s new budget starting in July is a 10.2% decrease and will result in 12 layoffs, according to administrator James Bailey.
2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Jason Mraz to give earnings from new album to social justice
The two-time Grammy-winner has promised to donate all earnings from sales and streams of his reggae album “Look for the Good” to groups working for racial equality and justice.
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Posted inTimes Record, Uncategorized
Freeport considers blocking a part of Main Street to allow more outdoor space for businesses, pedestrians
If approved, Main Street would close to traffic from Howard Place by The Lobster Cooker and Pub, to Bow Street, or Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen and Topside Tavern, from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday through Labor Day.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Richmond RSU 2 withdrawal committee to work on proposed school budget
The withdrawal committee is still working toward a June 30 deadline for a proposed budget for the first year of a standalone Richmond school district, as well as a negotiated withdrawal agreement.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate confirms ally of Mitch McConnell to top federal appeals court
Maine Sen. Susan Collins was the only Republican to oppose Justin Walker’s appointment, which drew Democrats’ objections that he’s inexperienced and biased against the Obama health care law.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Wall Street holds in neutral after wobbly day; yields fall
Discouraging numbers on the coronavirus in various states and elsewhere in the world have dented optimism.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Savings Bank, Kennebec Federal Savings announce merger
The two central Maine banks made the announcement Thursday, and expect to complete the consolidation by year’s end.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Maine Family Planning weighs appeal in lawsuit over federal ‘gag rule’
A federal judge last week dismissed the nonprofit’s legal challenge of a Trump administration rule that puts new restrictions on abortion providers that receive Title X family planning grants.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. mortgage rates fall; benchmark 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%
The average rate on the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage eased to 2.58 percent from 2.62 percent.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Oakland voters approve $5.2 million budget at Town Meeting
The annual Oakland town meeting was held last week at the new Oakland Fire Station. It accommodated 50 people, who were able to social distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.