Cost of new school addition and alternatives top list of taxpayer concerns.
2022
Posted inSchools and Education
Farmington-based school district board hears updates on teacher evaluations
The teacher-evaluations committee has worked on revisions to the process in the last year, with a focus on prioritizing improvement and facilitating the overall evaluation process.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Great white shark sighting confirmed at Popham Beach State Park
Swimmers were ordered to leave the ocean after a paddle boarder spotted the shark Wednesday evening, but the beach resumed normal operations Thursday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Fairfield man caught once again with child pornography sentenced to 7 years in prison, admonished by judge
Jeffrey C. White was on probation on previous child pornography charges and in sex offender counseling when police discovered he shared videos of children being sexually exploited, which a district court judge described as “real children being tortured.”
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
Under fire, U.S. officials say monkeypox can still be stopped
Top U.S. health officials say the country’s monkeypox outbreak can still be stopped despite rising case numbers and limited vaccine supplies
Posted inNation & World, News
Flooding in central Appalachia kills at least 8 in Kentucky
Heavy rains have caused flash flooding and mudslides as storms pound parts of central Appalachia.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Ironman 70.3 competition in Augusta expected to be economic boon for central Maine
Although the figures will not be tallied until after Sunday’s event, estimates are that the half-triathlon will generate between $8 million and $10 million in direct and indirect spending in the capital region.
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Planes, drone, dogs used in search for 2-year-old who wandered from North Woods campsite
The girl was found safe after wandering from camp during the night while her parents slept.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Waterville contractor who scammed elderly customers pleads guilty to felony theft charge
Tony J. Glidden, owner of Mainely Roofing and Siding, took deposits for work he never did for more than 20 customers, stealing a total of $115,000 in what the court judge described as a “scheme to prey on some of the most vulnerable people in our society.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Weeks of preparation, training lead to logistical challenge Sunday for Augusta-based Ironman 70.3 triathlon
Local agencies and organizations have been making plans and working out the details to ensure Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 runs, bikes and swims smoothly for the many athletes expected to compete.