Sam Snow’s pay had been withheld by the Select Board over concerns about his job performance. Going forward, he will have to follow certain guidelines when performing his duties.
Emily Duggan
Staff Writer
Emily Duggan is a staff writer for the Kennebec Journal. She graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire, where she was a news editor and staff writer for The New Hampshire. Before working at the Kennebec Journal, she interned at the Portland Press Herald and freelanced for the Granite State News Collaborative. A Portland native, Emily loves exploring the city, reading, and playing with her two cats.
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Fan of silent films? Here’s your chance to see a few in Gardiner this Saturday.
The Silent Film Fest: The Show Must Go On is sponsored by the Augusta Colonial Theater. It is held this year at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Randolph residents to vote on $1.6 million municipal budget
Randolph residents to consider a municipal spending plan that represents a less-than-1% increase over the current fiscal year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Repairs to Jewett Road could cost Pittston close to $2 million, engineer says
A civil engineering firm has evaluated Jewett Road and presented three options for repairs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Pittston Select Board withholding road commissioner’s pay until he meets to discuss his job performance
Road Commissioner Sam Snow has been at the center of municipal controversy over the past year regarding the services he provides the town.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Manchester fire chief placed on paid leave after summons for impersonating law enforcement official
The town of Manchester plans to open an investigation into Francis R. Wozniak, 42, after he received a summons in June for impersonating a law enforcement officer.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Consultant: Litchfield should not rush toward a school withdrawal vote this year
Jack Turcotte, the consultant, is urging a town withdrawal committee to slow down and establish priorities, aiming for a vote in 2025.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Residents return sports, teacher development funds back to budget for Wales-based school district
After a previous budget proposal failed at the ballot in June, about $600,000 was cut. Residents on Wednesday added back about $73,000, then approved the budget for a July 30 referendum.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop voters pass $13.5 million school budget
The Town Council voted against the proposed spending plan in early June, sending it back to the School Board.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Dresden exempts existing gravel pits from mineral-extraction moratorium
The Dresden Selectboard voted unanimously to not include existing gravel pits in the moratorium ordinance as the town faces a new development in the MTN Sand & Gravel case.