The federal grant of $224,143 will help the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine develop programs that comply with Maine law calling for African American and Wabanaki studies in public schools.
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Hallowell residents organize petition demanding redo of budget in wake of 20% tax increase
The Hallowell City Council recently approved an approximately 20% increase in property tax rates, which caused outrage among many residents.
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Augusta may borrow $7 million for capital improvements without longer-term plan in place
The funds would be used to repair deteriorating streets and the Augusta Civic Center, officials said.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Boat owners file complaints with authorities over mishandling by Belgrade storage, repair shop
Customers’ claims on social media were corroborated by a half dozen incident reports from the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office that detail a pattern of neglect and a lack of communication from the Belgrade Boat Shop and its owner.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Driver charged by police after crashing into bicyclist in Skowhegan
The bicyclist, a 67-year-old Fairfield man, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following the Thursday evening crash, police said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Aug. 2-9, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland police arrest suspect in deadly Morrill’s Corner shooting
Police said Aaron Karp surrendered Thursday night and is being held without bail on a homicide charge at the Cumberland County Jail.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: A 94-year-old Waterville woman is a world traveler who has seen it all
Marilyn Jean Bird recently received a prestigious award from an international travel club for having visited more than 150 countries and territories.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Regulators move to delay increase in minimum lobster size
Lobster harvesters and dealers say that the fraction-of-an-inch change could eliminate the most lucrative segment of their catch and give Canadian competitors an unfair advantage.
Posted inMaine, News
Dozens of new Maine laws just took effect. Here’s what you need to know.
A 72-hour waiting period on firearms purchases, a ban on unauthorized paramilitary activity and legal protections for abortion providers are among the new laws going on the books Friday.