The budget for next year is $32.61 million, a 3.32% increase from last year’s budget, and municipal officials are voicing opposition to the spending plan head of a districtwide vote.
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Posted inNation & World
Senate passes bill targeting hate crimes against Asian Americans, 94-1
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri was the only no vote among 95 senators.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Technical Assistance Grants available for Skowhegan-based businesses
Technical Assistance Grants totaling $6,000 will be awarded to Skowhegan-based businesses.
Posted inNation & World
Sharpton decries ‘stench of racism’ in Daunte Wright’s death
Hundreds gather at his funeral, 11 days after the young Black man was shot by police and two days after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder in George Floyd’s death.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Second Brunswick Hannaford won’t supplant downtown store
The store manager hopes the new location at Cooks Corner can contribute to the town’s larger mission to revitalize the commercial area.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Two men indicted on murder charges in 2012 shootings in downtown Portland
Zachary Phach and Khang Tran were indicted by a Cumberland County Grand Jury in connection with the murder of Matt Blanchard and wounding of two of his brothers.
Posted inHealth
How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last?
Since the COVID-19 vaccines haven’t been around that long, it’s not yet known how long their protection lasts
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Legislators weigh whether to require free tampons and pads in Maine schools
Hoping to ease the burden on students, legislators may mandate free sanitary supplies in bathrooms.
Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court moves away from leniency for minors who murder
The case before the justices has to do with sentencing juveniles to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
House approves D.C. statehood as Senate fight looms
Republicans oppose the idea given that the new state would be overwhelmingly Democratic.