Lawmakers have started questioning what the current economy inside Maine’s prisons looks like since the Department of Corrections proposed some new fees for its inmates.
Augusta
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Maine homeless advocates, emergency shelters call for more state funding
A bill before lawmakers would raise funding for shelters by $5 million, but the Mills administration has said it can’t identify revenues to support it.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta school officials mull $3 million budget hole caused by ‘miscommunication’
Officials said they thought they had more carryover funds to apply to the school department’s proposed spending plan. Instead, they are looking to make cuts.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Stalking case involving Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office raises legal questions
Prosecutors believe that Nicholas J. Worthing, 37, of Pittston sent dozens of threatening, profanity-filled messages over several years to the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page and directed at Sheriff Ken Mason.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Maine history on the move as Cultural Building renovations wrap up
Plans are now underway for the return of the Maine State Library, the Maine State Museum and the Archive to the state Cultural Building as its $45 million renovation project nears completion.
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Veterans’ services bureau to honor Vietnam veterans March 28
This tribute will be an opportunity for remembrance, reflection, and appreciation of Maine’s Vietnam-era veterans and their sacrifices.
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Garden club accepting applications for beautification program
This program awards grant funds up to $100 to nonprofit groups in Waterville, Winslow and surrounding communities.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Warm weather, rain bring small ice jams to central, western Maine
Emergency management officials and weather forecasters were keeping an eye on the rivers in western and central Maine as a storm system brought rain and warm temperatures to the region Monday, raising concerns over ice jams and flooding.
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King, Pingree demand answers on why USDA cut local food programs
Sen. Angus King joins dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for the funding to be restored.
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Kennebec County sheriff stalking case set for trial in Skowhegan
Prosecutors agreed last year to move the case to Somerset County and drop one stalking charge against Nicholas Worthing, of Pittston, who has gone through a dozen defense lawyers over four years.