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Norridgewock, MSAD 54 likely to take legal dispute to state
At issue in recent months has been whether Valerie Coulombe of Norridgewock, an elected member of the school district’s board of directors, can serve on the board because she works at a bus company contracted by the district.
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Posted inCommunity
Augusta’s Maine Arts Academy announces open enrollment
Enrollment in the free public charter school is open to all Maine students.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Killing of Sidney teen leaves community asking questions
Police arrested a 39-year-old woman Friday in connection with what was ruled a homicide but have yet to release the name of the 14-year-old victim.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Here’s what should go in a flood preparedness kit
It’s important to stay prepared as climate change makes river flooding more severe — so here’s how FEMA recommends people get ready.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
What did Hallowell learn from the December 2023 flood?
Last December’s flood was the fifth-highest ever recorded in Hallowell, but will the city be ready for the next one?
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
The bipartisan bill — co-authored by Maine Sen. Susan Collins — will eliminate longtime reductions to Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million people who receive pensions from work in government or public service jobs.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown
The deal funds the government at current levels through March 14 and provides $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers.
Posted inBusiness
Dirigo Labs taking applications for 4th cohort, Virtual Financial Modeling Program
The main accelerator program begins in March following the Virtual Financial Modeling Program, which kicks off Feb. 3.
Posted inBusiness
David Cyr to retire as Skowhegan Savings Bank’s president and CEO
Board appoints Dan Tilton as new president of the bank.