Raegan LaRochelle defeated James Orr in race to fill vacant spot of House District 86, according to unofficial results.
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Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Augusta-area voters turn out in steady stream to weigh in on Question 1, local races
While several communities had local races on their ballots, most people turned out to vote on Question 1, a referendum question about the New England Clean Energy Connect corridor.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Large weathervane among key early tests for new Kennebec County administrator
Scott Ferguson started work as the new county administrator this week, attending his first meeting Tuesday of the county commissioners who puzzled over what to do with a large weathervane at the facilities office.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Fewer candidates, and less qualified ones, lead to staffing woes for central Maine fire stations
The fire chief in Skowhegan, Shawn Howard, says he has 15 openings for firefighters, and he’s not confident he can fill them all anytime soon.
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Forum to cover Penobscot National Tribal Wellness Court
AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta’s Maine State Forum Series is scheduled to host Chief Judge Eric Mehnert and Rhonda Decontie, clerk of the court of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court, to discuss how the Healing to Wellness Court employs restorative justice principles to address social problems within the community. This free webinar […]
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine voters weigh in on big issues: Electricity, roads, food
In Portland, residents also will vote on a referendum that would limit the size of future homeless shelters.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Halloween-themed store evacuated, forced to close on holiday over strange electrical problem
Spirit Halloween, a chain store offering costumes and other Halloween related items, had to close its Augusta store the day of Halloween as firefighters investigated the building.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
No record for Augusta Halloween mask event, but organizers excited by new city tradition
Organizers say they will try for another record next year, as they build on the city’s reputation as the capital of Halloween in the region.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Augusta hires its first female city manager
Susan Robertson, previously the city’s director of human resources and assistant city manager, hired as city manager following retirement of longtime manager William Bridgeo.
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Postponed: Diocesan council to host Stations of the Crib Nov. 6
The Maine Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is set to host a Stations of the Crib on Saturday, Nov. 6, at St. Mary Church, 41 Western Ave. in Augusta. Doors open at 8 a.m., with the program starting at 9:30 a.m. A light breakfast will be served. The event will also be presented via Zoom […]