The budget now goes to county commissioners for final approval.
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Local, state and national news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Augusta Recovery Reentry Center closes
The center, a safe, sober space for people in recovery from substance abuse, or reentering society after imprisonment, lacks funding to continue operations after Thursday.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Senate confirms economic development commissioner
Michael Duguay was sworn in as the head of the Department of Economic and Community Development.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine approves 9.6% rate reduction for workers’ comp premiums
The news is expected to save businesses money at a time of growing economic uncertainty.
Posted inBusiness
Southern Maine ePapers debut as digital news products
The digital-only editions are linked to weekly newsletters being produced by Maine Trust for Local News community reporters in southern Maine.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Computer science student studying to help keep us safe
Thomas College student Gracie Weymouth of Canaan plans to work in cybersecurity when she graduates from the Waterville college later this year, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Schools and Education
UMaine to pause new graduate student job offers, citing funding uncertainty
The flagship public university in Orono will temporarily pause funded offers for graduate students like research assistantships, which make up about a quarter of the current graduate student population.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Republican fails in attempt to censure House speaker
The motion to punish Speaker Ryan Fecteau for a rules violation is the latest example of the partisan tensions at the State House.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Saco agency to establish state’s 1st locked residential psychiatric treatment center for children
Sweetser was awarded a $2 million contract from the state to build a center at its campus. It’s expected to open next April, filling a crucial gap in services for at-risk children, advocates say.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of March 31-April 7, 2025
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of March 31-April 7, 2025.