Selectman Tom Johnston said the net municipal budget is down, but increases in county tax and ambulances services forced the town’s appropriation up 5.54% before factoring in school costs.
Sam Shepherd
Sam Shepherd covers general news in the Hallowell and Farmingdale area. He grew up in Hallowell, attending Hall-Dale High School and later the University of Maine. He previously worked at the Mount Desert Islander in Bar Harbor before moving home to work for the Kennebec Journal in summer 2018. His interests include cooking, tracking down the best local food and drink and soccer.
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Town garage work, planning for a 1,000-foot tsunami among issues for Washington Select Board candidates
ShaRon Kelly, who expressed concerns about a perceived lack of planning for a potential tsunami caused by an asteroid striking the Eastern seaboard, as well as “alien deception,” is challenging incumbent Washington Selectman Tom Johnston.
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Augusta man arrested in connection to purse snatching
Dylan McMahon, 23, was arrested Thursday after allegedly stealing a purse on Riverton Street on Feb. 26.
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Hallowell councilors to discuss future of Second Street Fire Station
The building’s future is one of the year’s most pressing issues for city officials, who will discuss that topic on Saturday at City Hall.
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Fayette man narrowly escapes harm after tree falls on his truck
Ron Hewett said he was driving on Route 41 in Readfield when a large pine tree came down across his truck’s hood, narrowly missing the cab.
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Somerville residents to consider saving more than $30,000 through bond refinancing
Voters will decide on seven articles at a special town meeting at Somerville Elementary School at 9 a.m. on March 7.
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Somerville residents to weigh in on electing or appointing road commissioner
Residents will decide on seven articles at a special town meeting scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Somerville Elementary School.
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Cause undetermined in Malta Street fire that displaced 30 people in Augusta
Supervisor Ken Grimes of the Office of State Fire Marshal said investigators are unable to safely investigate the building because it could collapse.
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Local 4-H members hone public speaking skills at tournament in Jefferson
Young competitors at Jefferson Village School spoke Sunday on a variety of topics, including making slime and managing stress.
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Hobbyist maple syrup producers get tapping in central Maine
Producers throughout central Maine have begun tapping maple trees, especially as the weather delivers warmer days and cold nights.