While one voter from West Gardiner tried to add $2 million to the spending plan, voters passed the proposed $32.4 million budget without change.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Warden Service K-9 team finds 2 missing children in woods near their Phillips home Wednesday night
The children were reported missing about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday by family members.
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Update: Maine State Police investigating offensive language, swastika painted on post office in Thorndike
Postal workers spent Wednesday painting over graffiti that had been spray-painted in bright yellow on the post office on Mountain View Road.
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Climate change likely to bring rewards – and risks – for Maine farmers
Warming temperatures and a longer growing season will benefit agriculture in the state, but pathogens, pests and extreme weather also are likely to accompany the milder winters, according to the Maine Climate Council.
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Company behind controversial $500 million fish farm in Belfast suing city
The Belfast City Council voted to withdraw its decision to seize a parcel of mudflats, which it had done in part to guarantee Nordic Aquafarms had access to Penobscot Bay.
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Jay accepts $812,000 bid from South Paris company to fix Macomber Hill Road
The road over Macomber Stream crossing was heavily damaged on June 29, 2023 during rain and flooding.
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Don McLean’s appearance at White House dinner sends ‘dangerous’ message about domestic violence, ex-wife says
Patrisha McLean criticizes the Biden administration for inviting the singer best known for his 1971 hit ‘American Pie.’
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Richmond rounds up bikes and volunteers for annual Bike Rodeo
The annual event, put on by the Richmond Police Department, ensures that local children learn how to safely ride their bikes and that they get a tune up for safe operation.
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Expert: Man on trial for attempted murder in Waterville not aware of his actions due to mental state
Irineu Goncalves, on trial for attempted murder and other charges, told authorities and psychologist he has no memory of attacking his ex-girlfriend or police.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Aroostook woman found not criminally responsible for deadly apartment fire
Susan Kochanowski was accused of setting the fire at her Caribou apartment that killed her boyfriend, Jason Donahue. A judge last week found her not criminally responsible after listening to testimony from a state psychiatrist.