Taller aluminum poles and a new set of flashing crosswalk lights on Main Street will be installed Monday and Tuesday.
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Posted inMaine
Social Security now requires Maine parents to visit an agency office to register newborns
The change — immediately criticized by pediatric health advocates — eliminates a program that allowed parents to fill out a form at the hospital to secure a Social Security number for their children.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Democrats call for $6 million in state funding for reproductive health care
A bill before lawmakers is proposing $6.18 million in new annual funding for family planning services including birth control, cancer screenings and gynecological care.
Posted inMaine
Franklin County Commissioners choose Richmond company to replace Madrid Township bridge
Commissioners accepted Wyman & Simpson Inc.’s bid of more than $1 million to replace the bridge in 60 days.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County jail, sheriff ask for $1.35M spending jump
The requested funding would pay for additional corrections officers and an additional deputy and is expected to lower overtime costs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Money from New England grid operator could be used to promote electric vehicle subsidies in Maine
Transportation accounts for nearly half of the carbon emissions in Maine and expanding electric vehicle use would help the state achieve its target of reducing greenhouse gases by 45% in 5 years.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta institution to offer online business planning class
The New Ventures Maine application is accessible online and is due by noon on Friday, March 21.
Posted inCommunity
Waterville, Limestone schools partner to offer innovative programming
The Maine School of Science and Mathematics has historically had special programming on special weekends, called themed weekends, to help expose their students to advanced and interesting topics.
Posted inCommunity
Solon student receives Carrabec principal’s award
Desmond Robinson will attend an awards luncheon on April 5, where he will receive his award and be eligible to be selected for one of 10 scholarships.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta tech center names February student of month
Layton Moulton is a senior at Maranacook Community High School in Readfield.