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State to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 29

March 22, 2023March 9, 2023

AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services plans to host a tribute of remembrance, reflection and appreciation ceremony at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the State House in the Hall of Flags to honor the service of Vietnam veterans. “Maine’s Vietnam-era veterans are a special group of people who sacrificed so much for […]

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education

Augusta school officials reduce budget proposal without cutting teachers or closing elementary school

by Emily Duggan March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

The Augusta School Department administrative staff narrowed a projected budget increase from $5.9 million to $1.8 million by drawing on reserves.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Gardiner officials to fill 2 vacancies after city council, school board resignations

by Jessica Lowell March 21, 2023March 22, 2023

The Gardiner City Council is seeking letters of interest from anyone interested in filling vacancies after District 4 City Councilor Marc Rines and Gardiner-area school board member Matthew Marshall resigned before the end of their terms.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, Local Government

Following election controversy, Pittston residents pick new Select Board, school board members

by Emily Duggan March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Monday’s election drew 408 voters, with Joe Caputo and Jeff Hanley winning respective seats on the Select Board and school board.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, Local Government, News

Incumbent cites experience while challenger says she brings new perspective in race for Washington Select Board

by Keith Edwards March 20, 2023March 21, 2023

Washington residents will elect municipal officials Friday and gather Saturday for the annual Town Meeting.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Hallowell purchases new police, fire vehicles

by Chris Bouchard March 20, 2023March 21, 2023

The vehicles cost the city $643,000.

Community, Kennebec Journal

UMaine Augusta receives $100K grant to support justice-impacted students

March 20, 2023March 16, 2023

The University of Maine at Augusta recently received a $100,000 grant from the Davis Family Foundation to support student success initiatives and re-entry services for justice-impacted students. Approximately 90% of UMA students released from prison mid-degree do not continue their education beyond one semester. For UMA Justice Studies student and Maine Department of Corrections debate […]