The renovations are estimated to cost $50,000, which will come from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allotment.
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Posted inLocal Government, News
Jay hires Pike Industries to pave roads, streets; extends tax, sewer payment deadline
Selectpersons also agreed to give property owners an additional 30 days after March 6 to pay back taxes or sewer fees.
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Posted inCommunity
Maine Audubon seeks volunteers for Annual Loon Count
In an effort to expand its reach, Maine Audubon will introduce Extended Duration Surveys this summer.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Maine’s chief justice says courts are overwhelmed and underfunded
Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill’s annual State of the Judiciary address focused on decreasing public trust in state courts and the system’s financial woes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County budget draft calls for 10% spending increase
The county budget committee begins deliberations Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 125 State St. in Augusta.
Posted inMaine, Politics
First Democratic challenger to Sen. Susan Collins emerges
Little-known Natasha Alcala takes aim at one of nation’s most hotly contested U.S. Senate seats.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Sidney woman indicted on murder charge in death of 14-year-old boy
Megan McDonald, 39, is accused of killing Quincy McDonald, who is believed to be her son.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Legislature remains deadlocked on $121 million supplemental budget
The House OKs the proposal on a party-line vote with Republicans opposed, meaning the budget would not take effect immediately, potentially delaying payments to hospitals for care provided to MaineCare patients.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Outdoors
Drag queens help break barriers at state ice fishing event
The pair led activities Feb. 15 at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife’s Winter Extravaganza at Range Pond State Park in Poland.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
High court upholds conviction of man who killed girlfriend at Acadia National Park
Raymond Lester has lost appeals on his murder conviction and 48-year prison sentence in the 2022 death of Nicole Mokeme.