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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Shortage of poll workers prompts Augusta to consider having all residents vote at Civic Center
The proposal, which would consolidate the city’s four ward-based polling places into one, has drawn criticism from councilors, who say the plan could make it harder for some to vote.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
New York man indicted on charges he pulled gun on Clinton resident while robbing home
Tyler Brown-Richards, 25, of Bronx, New York, was among those indicted recently by a Kennebec County grand jury.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Invasive tree bug prompts expanded emergency order across central Maine, state officials say
Under the emergency order, state officials are restricting the movement of ash trees, green ash waste, ash firewood ‘and any other materials that may be a means of emerald ash borer transportation.’
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta-area school districts plan to use new funding from state to lessen taxpayer burden
Though most school budgets are still being finalized, officials have signaled their intent to use funding from the state’s recent calculation error to reduce the amount they must ask municipalities to raise through taxes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta overnight warming center gets nearly $400,000 grant to address building safety
The South Parish Congregational Church will use MaineHousing grant funds to add sprinkler system and address other code issues at the facility providing overnight shelter to homeless people.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta Board of Education approves $36.6 million budget for 2023-24 school year
Kati McCormick, a member of the Board of Education, left Wednesday night’s meeting instead of voting on the spending plan, saying said she did not have enough time to review the budget that had been sent to the board later than in past years.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Win for workers at Augusta Chipotle should only be the start
Stronger labor laws and more regulatory power would help employees across the country stand up for their rights.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Augusta library plans puzzle, pie fundraiser March 31, April 1
AUGUSTA — The Friends of Lithgow Library plans to hold a fundraiser, with pies and puzzles, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 31, and from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday April 1. The library is at 45 Winthrop St. The puzzles are priced by donation, and pies will start at $25, according to a news […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man who sexually assaulted child gets prison sentence nearly cut in half after initial conviction overturned
An improper meeting between the district attorney and judge resulted in the overturning of Eric Bard’s 2015 conviction. Now, instead of facing 50 years in prison for more than 21 charges, he is to serve 28.