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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Norridgewock man sentenced on manslaughter charge for crash that killed Farmington woman
Prosecutors say Joshua Savage, 33, was under the influence of drugs when his vehicle cross the center line in 2020 and struck another car carrying Sally McKinley and her son.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Hallowell-based school district looks to next year following Richmond vote to withdraw from RSU 2
Though most of the budget operations were building-based, there are still some issues to sort out before finalizing the budget in the spring. At the same time, the district is moving forward with the process of hiring a superintendent.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Feeling a draft? Winthrop students build window inserts that keep in the heat, stave off energy costs
The project organized by the Rotary Club of the Winthrop Area includes Winthrop Middle School students who are helping construct the inserts that benefit people seeking a more energy-efficient home.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner officials take different path to fill Public Works Department vacancy
Gardiner’s city manager is proposing to find its next Public Works director from the department’s current staff by creating a deputy Public Works director position and providing on-the-job training.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Decision delayed on Augusta’s Olde Federal Building redevelopment plan
The Augusta Planning Board has delayed its decision on the redevelopment of the Olde Federal Building because it would like to see more details of what’s being proposed for the high profile historic building in downtown Augusta.
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Augusta launches child care program for students taking adult education classes
At this time, the child watch program only has room for 4 kids, but Augusta Adult and Community Education Director Kayla Sikora hopes to expand the program in the future depending on the need.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta boil water notice lifted after tests show no contamination
The Greater Augusta Utility District lifted the order Wednesday after water samples taken Tuesday following a water pipe break on Haskell Street showed no contamination occurred.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Gardiner middle school opens new StoryWalk Trail
GARDINER — Community members of all ages gathered on Friday, Nov. 4, to celebrate the grand opening of the Gardiner Regional Middle School StoryWalk Trail on the lower trail behind the sports fields. The first book chosen to display is “The Wildlife Tree” by local author Peter Emery and illustrator Deborah Emery. All who attended […]
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Richmond to appoint committee to ease transition to municipally run school district
Residents cannot elect a school board until March, but the new municipal district faces a July 1 deadline to have a voter-approved budget and its top administrators in place.