Amid months of turmoil in the town office, councilors were set to discuss giving the town manager a higher payout if she was fired by the town. Instead, councilors voted to revoke their ability to fire her without cause altogether.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
The Alna Store makes the New York Times’ 2024 list of the country’s best restaurants
The highly praised fine-dining destination was the only Maine restaurant to win the recognition.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop officials delay action on $681,000 school budget deficit
Winthrop Interim Superintendent Becky Foley said she found the shortfall last week but wants to be more sure about exactly why the deficit happened before suggesting any budget adjustments.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal bill could ease housing crisis in rural Maine
Towns want and need more housing but say they lack the developers and the money to make it happen.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Maine, News
West Bath boy who died last week loved sports, was eager to try flag football
Whether he was playing sports or helping his folks around the house, the 7-year-old carried a rich and contagious enthusiasm, his father, Nathan Briggs, said.
Posted inMaine, News
Foam spill flushes wave of toxic chemicals into troubled Androscoggin River
‘We will be dealing with the fallout of this for generations to come,’ says Ed Friedman, chairman of Friends of Merrymeeting Bay.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
West Nile virus found in Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Washington counties
Mosquito-borne illnesses have now been found in 13 of Maine’s 16 counties.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Maine senator suggests half the state should consider seceding to become part of New Hampshire
Eric Brakey of Auburn said 2nd District move would prevent imposition of a ‘radical’ agenda on rural Mainers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Island Dairy Treat in Skowhegan closes after 72 seasons
Those who owned the ice cream stand at 23 Island Ave. said the property’s new owner has other plans for the location.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man pleads not guilty to murder in shooting death outside duplex
Tyler Quirion, 20, is charged in connection with the killing Feb. 19 of Justin Iraola, 22, in Waterville.