Towns that utilized a secret ballot for recent town meetings saw a larger turnout than those that stuck with tradition.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine farmers were prepared for the weather, even if it didn’t happen
A nor’easter was expected but didn’t turn into much. Local farmers were prepared nonetheless.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Woman dies, man seriously injured in fatal Fairfield fire, officials say
Rebecca Merrifield, 56, died in a fire in Fairfield early Saturday morning, while Glenn Clausen, 60, sustained serious injuries, according to authorities.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby announces $2.8 million anonymous donation for in-state student aid
Colby College has received a $2.8 million anonymous donation to be used for financial aid for students from Maine.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Father and son move back to Winslow to revive 200-plus-year-old farm anchored by marijuana crop
Mark Robie and his son, Leon Robie, are the sixth and seventh generations of their family to reside at the old Cushman Farm on Cushman Road.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta residents to decide whether to build new police station
City councilors voted Thursday to send a proposal to voters to borrow $20.5 million to build a new police station on Willow Street in a June 15 referendum.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area school board OKs $32.61 million budget
The Regional School Unit 2 school board did not make any changes to the 2021-2022 spending plan that municipalities will vote on June 8.
Posted inSports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine
Skowhegan Area High School unveils new ‘River Hawks’ logo for sports teams
The nickname and logo replace the controversial ‘Indians’ mascot, which was retired prior to the 2019-2020 school year.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Sixth graders in Skowhegan to go remote Friday
The decision was made Thursday to move the sixth graders to remote learning Friday after a staff member at Skowhegan Area Middle School tested positive for coronavirus, resulting in 40 staff members and students being asked to quarantine.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan man charged with using PPP loan for barber pole light, church donation released on bond
Nathan Reardon, 43, is accused in federal court of submitting false information to receive — and then misuse — a $59,000 Paycheck Protection Program loan.