The item was deemed invalid by municipal officials as towns can only adopt a statute with an amendment if they operate under a charter.
Chris Bouchard
Chris is an award-winning journalist from Aroostook County. He has nearly a decade of writing experience, beginning with an internship for the New Maine Times, three years of freelance work, and six years covering central Aroostook with the Bangor Daily News. Chris joined the Kennebec Journal as a staff writer during the summer of 2021. He now covers healthcare, municipal news, and feature stories in the central Maine area.
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Hallowell environmentalist recognized for her efforts
Rosemary Presnar was recently named 2022 Old Hallowell Day Citizen of the Year.
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Hallowell man once again hosting ‘Valleepalooza’ charity event Saturday in his backyard
Ray Vallee hopes that ticket sales at $75 each will help raise money for the Travis Mills Foundation in their efforts to assist wounded veterans.
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At an upcoming special meeting, Litchfield to consider allowing fire department to bill insurance companies for calls
Other matters at the Aug. 8 meeting will include repairs and maintenance of the fire station parking and an item requiring declaration of write-in candidates in order for those votes to be counted.
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Open Farm Day spotlights, celebrates Maine agriculture
Annual event is part of Real Maine’s agritourism initiative, and features open house events at farms across the state.
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Pittston Fair celebrates 70 years of Maine agriculture
The fair is seeing great attendance, with an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 attending on Friday.
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In wake of Winthrop’s new mooring rules, Readfield officials consider regulations due to possible ripple effect
Grace period for Winthrop’s mooring ordinance ended July 8, and town officials there say they need investigate a dozen or more moorings that remain in place in the cove near Norcross Point.
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Readfield officials explore new path forward for community park project after voter rejection
The park project, as presented in the June election, was rejected by voters due to concerns about the cost and location, so town officials are thinking of proposing smaller upgrades.
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Hallowell establishes committee to address city’s need for affordable housing
Group formed in response to residents’ concerns about dramatic rent increases, a lack of available housing and existing living spaces that are unsafe and unsanitary.
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Old Hallowell Day returns for the first time since pandemic
The festival, which has been put on since 1968, is making a comeback Saturday after organizers consulted with local doctors about how to host the event safely while the coronavirus continues to spread.