The $50,000 cost will be covered by town surplus funds and is expected to be offset by the sale of two properties, totaling $70,000.
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Gathering in Augusta marks anniversary of 1973 abortion decision
Hands Around the Capitol brought together abortion foes in the state capital to mark the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
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Dresden board probes whether town erred in halting gravel pit
The Board of Appeals reviewed testimony and documents submitted at its December meeting, and expects to continue its deliberations over a stop work order issued last summer at the Ballard-Milligan Gravel Pit.
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Local meat main dish at annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show
Hundreds of guests circulated through the Augusta Civic Center Wednesday to visit with agricultural groups, view new technology and sample local food.
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Listen to Mount View Chamber Singers perform at State House
The Mount View High School’s Chamber Singers performed the national anthem to start the House of Representatives session Tuesday at the Maine State House in Augusta.
Posted inColumns, Kennebec Journal, Liz Soares, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Liz Soares: Braving new worlds of technology
I’m relieved that my trepidation about new technology is not necessarily due to my advanced age, writes Liz Soares.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Bird rescue group in Freedom reports death of five eagles since start of 2020, all with elevated levels of lead in blood
It takes a piece of lead the size of a grain of rice to fatally poison a bald eagle, according to the state’s raptor specialist with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta church redevelopment proposal prompts Lithgow Library parking concerns
City councilors are considering a zoning change to help the new owner of the former St. Mark’s Church preserve and repurpose the Gothic revival building.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
After 60 years with Oakland fire, Deputy Chief Hardy Taylor says goodbye
A public retirement party will be held at the Williams Elementary School cafeteria Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville man charged in robbery of woman making deposit at Kennebec Savings Bank
Jared Quirion, 34, faces four criminal charges following the Dec. 5 incident.