The withdrawal committee is still working toward a June 30 deadline for a proposed budget for the first year of a standalone Richmond school district, as well as a negotiated withdrawal agreement.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Kennebec Savings Bank, Kennebec Federal Savings announce merger
The two central Maine banks made the announcement Thursday, and expect to complete the consolidation by year’s end.
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A Hallowell staple for more than 80 years, Boynton’s Market for sale
Owners Don and Ruth LaChance, who opened the current iteration of the business in its new location in 2012, are selling the market for $69,900.
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Liz Soares: Don’t forget, there’s a pandemic going on
With fewer coronavirus cases in Maine, it’s easy for us to feel complacent about maintaining safety measures, writes Liz Soares.
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Proposed Augusta summer program aims to give youths something to do in pandemic
The proposed “Back to the Future Playground Program” could run for up to seven weeks.
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Augusta manager details why clerk is lasting only a few weeks on the job
Augusta city officials plan to offer the key job to another candidate they interviewed before hiring former Waterville clerk Patti Dubois, who will be returning to her old job.
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Kennebec County Commissioners pass increased budget
To help municipalities with cash flow, commissioners voted to allow them to pay their county tax in two payments for this year only.
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Police locate missing Farmingdale teen
Justin Cole, 13, was reported missing at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday after last being seen at 8 p.m. Monday.
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Hallowell Planning Board to consider project for final original Stevens Commons building
Developer Matt Morrill says the Cleveland Building, which is north of the Hallowell Fire Station on Coos Lane, will be converted into apartments.
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Augusta officials say more diversity, inclusion training needed
Augusta might partner with other area municipalities — including Gardiner, Hallowell, Waterville and Winthrop — to provide group training.