The suggestion to include municipal officials in the budget process came last year as municipalities saw a huge spike to their town allocations.
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Maranacook Middle School names honor roll students
READFIELD — Maranacook Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second-trimester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Eliyah Ames, Kyra Audet, Phoebe Bell, Celia Bergdahl, Fox Brigham, Evan Churchill, William Connors, Hadley Farwell, Alice Ferran, Elijah Freeman, Nicholas Harper, Jeffrey Lemieux, Avery Loiko, Blaike MacFarland, Taylor […]
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Union library, state museum partner for listening tour
No prior knowledge or experience with the museum is necessary; everyone is encouraged to participate.
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Man burning cardboard sparks wildfire in Freedom, setting nearly 3 acres of land ablaze
The wildfire took around two hours to put out and burned 2.5 to 3 acres of land, according to the town’s fire chief.
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Despite new ordinance, some Winthrop boaters can keep illegal moorings in town waters until July
The mooring ordinance, which will limit new moorings after April 7, has been controversial among local boaters and prompted sharp questions at a Monday night meeting from some people against the new rules.
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Union Fair to bring back blueberry queen competition, with changes
Organizers of the Union Fair — Maine Wild Blueberry Festival plan this year to bring back the long tradition of the Maine Wild Blueberry Queen competition. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 29, with the coronation ceremony at 7 p.m. With the festival being moved to the end of July it’s hoped that more […]
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Augusta library to host CareerCenter consultation
The consultant can help with many job/career-related needs that include a job search coach, resume guidance, and cover letter guidance.
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Kennebec Valley Health Club changes hands, to remain fitness center in Farmingdale
After 45 years, Sharon Roy has sold the Kennebec Valley Health Club to Scott Coutts.
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Maranacook Community High School to remain remote Tuesday as COVID-19 spike continues
Superintendent: We will make day-to-day decisions on when to resume in-person learning.
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Expansion of Children’s Center in Augusta aimed at ending waitlist for child care, developmental programs
The $5 million project could provide space for 100 to 200 children on the organization’s waitlist.