City Councilor Kate Dufour said Wednesday that imprecise revenue predictions could leave the city “in trouble” if it moves too quickly on the budget.
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Whitefield administrative assistant leaving for top Greene post
Darlene Beaulieu’s departure comes a month before the annual Town Meeting, and Whitefield officials are assessing the current office staff’s ability to run elections and the open meeting.
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Winthrop narrowly adopts municipal budget that boosts spending
In a 4-3 vote, the Town Council approves municipal spending plan and a 2.37% increase to the property tax rate.
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Gardiner officials to consider reduced budget proposal
City councilors will also be asked to confirm the appointment of Michael Vella as director of the Department of Public Works.
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Farmingdale’s Hall-Dale High School graduation to feature short ceremonies, parade
The Hallowell City Council approved a parade of cars full of graduating students to come down Water Street around 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6.
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Richmond’s RSU 2 withdrawal committee continues work toward June 30 deadline
Despite delays in receiving information, the committee appointed to negotiate Richmond’s withdrawal from its school district still hopes to meet deadlines for leaving RSU 2 in 2021, if Richmond voters agree.
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Gardiner City Hall, Public Library reopening to public Monday
Gardiner residents will be able to transact business in person at Gardiner City Hall, as long as they wear masks, observe limits to the number of people allowed into the public areas and bring their own pens.
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Central Maine gym owners chafe at restrictions, await reopening decision
With their focus on health and safety, gym and fitness facility owners say they are frustrated with delays in reopening their businesses
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Central Maine towns begin planning in-person Town Meetings while awaiting guidance from the state
Towns are grappling with the possibility of more than 50 people attending meetings, which violates gathering restrictions currently in place by an order of the governor’s office.
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Augusta’s Cony High School plans three-day graduation amid pandemic
Cony’s graduation will include students being awarded their diplomas in-person at the school as their families look on.