Officials say China’s budget is rising for the same reasons as other towns: inflation, the rising cost of labor, and increases in county and school budgets.
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Maine health and human services commissioner is stepping down
Jeanne Lambrew, who led the department through the COVID-19 pandemic, will begin a job at a Washington-based think tank and teach at Harvard University.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Her ‘American Idol’ run has ended, but ‘it’s just the beginning’ for Julia Gagnon
The 22-year-old from Cumberland was voted out of the competition Sunday but will keep singing and could perform once more on the show on May 19.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
About 200 attend vigil at Colby College for those killed in Gaza
Those who spoke during the gathering, organized by the campus groups Colby Action for Palestine and South Asian Society, described the conflict as genocide against the Palestinian people and mourned those who have been killed.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills orders state to find ways to hire, retain more women in construction jobs
The order is intended to address a large gender gap in the construction industry and help the state combat a severe workforce shortage.
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Judge refuses to seal Linda Bean’s will from public view
Judge Carol Emery ruled that a will is a public document, and said if Bean had wanted the distribution of her estate to remain private she could have addressed that during her estate planning.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
MaineHealth helping test new Lyme vaccine
A researcher says earlier tests on vaccine show promise. If proven safe and effective, it could be ready for public rollout in 2 to 3 years.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Officials investigate fire that destroyed vacant house in New Portland
The fire at 15 Taylor’s Pit Road was reported shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday, officials said.
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Medical marijuana license denial sparks heated debate in Augusta
Frank Berenyi of Waterville is seeking to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Augusta says officials based their decision on “lies and slander.”
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Unity man charged after gunshots fired at forest ranger investigating illegal tree cutting, police say
Sharod D. Parker, 38, was arrested on a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon.