The broadband question will be considered Saturday at the annual Town Meeting.
2022
Posted inSports
MLB notebook: Star reliever, MLB union rep Andrew Miller retires at 36
Andrew Miller, a dominant postseason reliever who helped negotiate the recent labor deal, steps away at age 36.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta School District budget up almost 6.5%, but officials say it will not cost city more
Board of Education unanimously approves proposed $35.5 million budget for the 2022-23 academic year that officials say will not require the city spend more than this year. The spending plan next goes to the City Council.
Posted inNews
Fire burns wall around pellet stove vent in Farmington
A mother and her son were not injured.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Many Fairfield residents oppose requirement they connect to public water system
More than 100 people gather for a public hearing on the proposed $48 million expansion of the Kennebec Water District, to serve areas of Fairfield affected by “forever chemicals.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News
Augusta voters approve borrowing $4.5 million for city purchases, projects
Residents vote 314-127 to approve bonds for capital improvements, including a new fire truck, work to improve roads and pedestrian safety and repairs to the downtown parking garage.
Posted inThings to Do
The Heather Pierson Trio to play at One Longfellow Square
The Heather Pierson Trio will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, at One Longfellow Square in Portland. Based in New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley, Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer/songwriter, and nationally touring performer whose inspiring live performances and growing catalog of releases delve into Americana, blues, New Orleans jazz, vocal chants, instrumental […]
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Legal experts praise Supreme Court nominee Jackson’s ‘sterling’ reputation
‘Outstanding, excellent, superior, superb,’ testified the chair of the American Bar Association committee that makes recommendations on federal judges.
Posted inMaine, News
Police tight-lipped about reason for search of Eliot Cutler’s homes
Police searched homes in Portland and Brooklin following a two-month investigation into the two-time former candidate for Maine governor.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Stephen Wilhite, inventor of the meme-favorite GIF, has died
Wilhite, who lived in Milford, Ohio, won a Webby lifetime achievement award in 2013 for inventing the GIF.