About $650,000 was cut from last week’s figure.
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Nomination papers ready for town, school and water district offices
A total of six positions are up for election April 26.
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Farmington board takes first look at proposed budget
With town officials looking to make employees’ pay scales in line with similar Maine towns, a total budget is not available yet.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Waterville addresses increasing COVID-19 numbers among city staff
From September through November, about one in 18 city employees who took COVID-19 tests was positive for the virus, according to officials.
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Skowhegan selectman under investigation by town following conduct complaints
Selectmen Harold Bigelow says the town probe is an attempt to stop him from being outspoken on issues.
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Farmington approves $200,000 toward federal grant for new Rail Trail Bridge
Crossing the Sandy River, it would be longest pedestrian, longest single-span snowmobile bridge in the state.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
New Augusta mayor vows to maintain ‘positive, respectful tone’ while working for city improvements
Mayor Mark O’Brien and city councilors and school board members elected in November took their oaths of office on Thursday.
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Gardiner imposes mask mandate for public meetings, library
Decision comes as highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads across Maine and daily case counts remain high.
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Outgoing Augusta mayor says city now has positive attitude, image
Mayor David Rollins leaving office after first joining the Augusta City Council in 2006, as Mark O’Brien becomes the city’s new mayor.
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Rebecca Green appears to make history as first chairwoman of Waterville City Council
A Democrat representing Ward 4, Green wins leadership post in 5-2 vote, making her the first woman to lead the council.