Debate continues on whether the city should preserve parking spaces or if it can afford to lose some to a temporary mini-park, which could lead to a permanent park.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Group providing COVID-19 grants for Somerset County businesses
Those interested in grants of up to $5,000 have until July 31 to submit applications through somersetbusinessresources.org.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Historic Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade to be sold by Boy Scouts council in dire financial straits
The Pine Tree Council of the Boy Scouts of America has decided to sell Belgrade youth camp on the shores of Great Pond that has hosted scouts since 1945 so it can raise money to stay afloat.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Manchester adopts budget, marijuana cultivation rules in 12-minute Town Meeting
Residents voted to consider all budget-related articles in a single vote at Thursday’s annual Town Meeting.
Posted inMaine, Maine International Film Festival, Morning Sentinel
MIFF caps 10-day run at Skowhegan Drive-In with culturally relevant comedy
225 people showed up to the Skowhegan Drive-In on Thursday evening for the final screening of the 23rd annual Maine International Film Festival.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: ‘Parting is such sweet sorrow’
Amy Calder remembers the extraordinary life of thespian Emily Rowden Fournier, who perished in a whitewater rafting accident.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas College in Waterville moves certain graduate programs fully online
Onset of pandemic and having to offer courses 100% online enabled the college to more quickly migrate its graduate courses and have them approved.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Chelsea voters approve $1.5 million budget, reduce interest on late taxes
Thirty-five voters decided on 41 articles during a 90-minute Town Meeting on Thursday night at Chelsea Elementary School.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Farmingdale voters approve $1.5 million in municipal spending at Town Meeting
Voters quickly approved Articles 6 through 63 during the town’s annual Town Meeting on Thursday night.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Dresden voters approve increase in spending, keep Town Meetings on Saturday
A last-minute alteration to the highway budget reduced the overall budget by about $17,000 at Saturday’s annual Town Meeting.