Elections are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 28, at the Community Center on Middle Street in Farmington.
Local Government
Gardiner to hold public meeting with city manager candidate on Monday
Andrew R. Carlton, currently the superintendent for Regional School Unit 4, will take part in a community gathering Monday to meet and talk with city residents.
Washington to vote on creating municipal broadband network
The broadband question will be considered Saturday at the annual Town Meeting.
Many Fairfield residents oppose requirement they connect to public water system
More than 100 people gather for a public hearing on the proposed $48 million expansion of the Kennebec Water District, to serve areas of Fairfield affected by “forever chemicals.”
Augusta voters approve borrowing $4.5 million for city purchases, projects
Residents vote 314-127 to approve bonds for capital improvements, including a new fire truck, work to improve roads and pedestrian safety and repairs to the downtown parking garage.
Farmington board supports buying printers for cruisers
The $8,200 expense would be paid by a grant and from a police reserve account.
Fairfield moves forward with water expansion project as PFAS testing expands in Maine
The $48 million project would expand the Kennebec Water District, which already serves some parts of Fairfield, to reach a much larger area of town.
Whitefield residents approve town spending but reject solar moratorium, sign purchase
Whitefield held its annual Town Meeting on Saturday, with residents approving all municipal budget proposals.
Winthrop expected to hold June election to fill Town Council vacancy left by Moran’s death
Councilor elected in June to serve until the November election, when residents are to elect a councilor to a three-year term.
Residents approve plan to create Belgrade Water District
Voters at annual Town Meeting approve most of proposed $3.6 million budget, and creation of water district to address area where wells have been contaminated by road salt.