Several residents shared concerns about moving to a fiscal year, however Town Manager Erica LaCroix believes doing so offers better budgeting accuracy.
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King, Pingree condemn firings of 7 Togus employees, including 5 veterans
Sen. Susan Collins said she has been in touch with the Trump administration about the firings at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta but defended the White House’s right to make changes to services at the VA.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Dennis Dechaine files another appeal for new trial
Superior Court Justice Bruce Mallonee denied Dechaine’s previous request, which alleged prosecutors erred during the original jury trial 36 years ago.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine fisheries scientist nominated to head marine resources agency
Carl Wilson will temporarily replace Patrick Keliher as commissioner but must win Senate approval to keep the post on a permanent basis.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville to lose Joann Fabrics and Crafts
The store at 180 JFK Plaza off Kennedy Memorial Drive is one of hundreds of Joann stores slated to close.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of March 3-10
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of March 3-10.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Walgreens to close next month as part of pharmacy cuts nationwide
Customers will have their prescriptions automatically transferred to a different Walgreens on the east side of the Kennebec River.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of March 3-10
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell-area on this date for the week of March 3-10.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Transgender rights debate takes shape in Legislature as Maine faces federal pressure
Rep. Elizabeth Caruso, R-Caratunk, gathered with supporters at the State House Wednesday to unveil a bill prohibiting students who are biologically male from participating in female sports.
Posted inSchools and Education
Farmington-area school board learns of culinary classroom savings
Superintendent Christian Elkington told Regional School Unit 9 directors Thursday that a scaled-back equipment plan for the Bjorn Center culinary classroom at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington will save the district $72,000.