Winthrop resident Joe Pietroski questioned the need for increases in spending in the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office at a time when people are out of work and can’t afford increasing taxes.
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Hallowell officials discuss Police Department’s use of restraint, consider training for staff
Officials say nothing appears to be “amiss” with how Hallowell police officers perform their jobs. The scrutiny and training are “preemptive.”
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Gardiner officials continue budget talks
City officials are soliciting public input on the proposed $6.3 million city budget after seeking spending cuts in a bid to minimize property tax increases.
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Augusta voting to be consolidated at Civic Center
Social distancing requirements and a lack of poll workers have prompted the city to temporarily move away from ward voting.
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Hallowell officials move forward with $6.4 million expenditure budget
City officials spoke with officials from Kennebec County concerning its largest budget increase in a decade, which is contributing to an increasing municipal expenditure budget.
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Protester claims Augusta police directed vehicles into a private lot, had them towed
A widely shared Facebook post accused Augusta police of retaliating against protestors Sunday, but others attending the Black Lives Matter event say police warned them their vehicles were about to be towed.
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Monmouth Academy graduates reflect on their place in history, overcoming obstacles
Wind knocked down the stage before the ceremony began, but did not dampen high spirits from students and parents, who watched from their vehicles.
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Mother, son injured when car collides with tractor-trailer in Vassalboro
Sheriff’s deputies say a preliminary investigation indicates the truck tried to avoid the car, which might have crossed the centerline.
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More than 1,000 gather peacefully in Augusta to oppose racism, police brutality
At a protest in the shadow of the State House, participants speak against racial injustice and advocate for widespread police reforms.
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Richmond High School holds drive-in graduation
Valediction Abigail Johnson said to 36 seniors she dreamed for years of her “senior spring,” which included prom and other activities, but missing those traditions presented more learning opportunities.