The majority of the increase is because two bridges in the unorganized territory need to be replaced for a combined total of about $2 million.
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Photos: Skowhegan Ghost Tour brings spooky chill to downtown area
All photos by Rich Abrarhamson/Morning Sentinel
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Voting by mail? Postal Service says mail your ballot by Tuesday
The recommendation comes as election officials around the country have raised concerns about the Postal Service’s ability to handle a large amount of election mail this year.
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Fire marshal, Forest Service investigating Winslow blaze that destroyed mobile home, spread to woods
The cause of a fire that destroyed two structures and displaced a family Monday afternoon is now under investigation, officials say.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Fayette to hold final hearing before vote on Starling Hall’s future
A public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Fayette Central School gymnasium serves as a final chance to sway voters for those campaigning for and against a Nov. 5 referendum on the sale of the historic building.
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Cumberland County corrections officer sues sheriff, county manager over firing
Vinal Thompson was acquitted of criminal charges and returned to work at the jail in April. Now he has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the sheriff wrongfully fired him three years ago.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan development group receives $200,000 grant to help Maine Grains, others
The grant from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation is expected to help fund equipment to allow Maine Grains in Skowhegan to turn local milling, cheesemaking, seaweed, blueberry and soy byproducts into high-fiber, high-protein packaged goods for sale to schools.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Four former Hallowell mayors condemn budget process in letter
Hallowell’s four most recent mayors — Charlotte Warren, Andy McPherson, Tony Masciadri and Mark Walker — called on the current mayor and City Council to restore ‘successful management of our city.’
Posted inHealth, Maine
New laws spearheaded by Sen. Susan Collins extend funding for Alzheimer’s
The effort builds on a 2011 initiative that helped lead to new treatments for the disease.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Harris rallies Philadelphia voters at church, bookstore, and basketball court
The vice president is seeking to energize voters in the crucial Democratic stronghold.