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Gardiner hires city manager with international experience
Thomas Hill, who is currently working and living in Nigeria for a humanitarian aid organization, was hired by Gardiner officials after nearly 2 years without a city manager.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Susan Collins declines to say if she supports $1B request for Trump’s ballroom
The president previously said the project would only use private dollars. Sen. Angus King called the spending ‘ridiculous and unnecessary.’
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
State changing rules for its employees who use GLP-1 medications for weight loss
The state, which is Maine’s largest employer, will require employees to do health monitoring to retain insurance coverage.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta police search for missing girl, 14
Diojanae Baker was reported missing after she left her Augusta home April 30, police said.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Farmington man arrested after chase from Embden to Starks
The chase ended when the man crashed his vehicle, police said.
Posted inCommunity, News, Outdoors, Times Record
Bowdoinham receives $750K for Merrymeeting Trail
Officials are planning to work on sections of the 26-mile trail between Bowdoinham and Richmond after an injection of federal funding.
Posted inCommunity, Food & Dining, Guides, Life & Culture, News, Times Record
5 seedling sales in Midcoast Maine to help start your garden
Local farms and nonprofits are holding sales just in time for planting season.
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Somerset County officials approve budget with overall 3.5% tax increase
Taxpayers will fund $6.9 million of the jail’s budget and $8.62 million for all other county departments for the budget year that starts July 1.
Posted inMaine, News
ADU construction in Maine hasn’t matched interest, despite best efforts
The state has aggressively loosened zoning restrictions to encourage accessory dwelling units, but cost and a lack of awareness are slowing the uptake.