Funding for the Kennebec County jail and a request to add patrol deputies represent the largest share of the increases proposed for the upcoming budget year.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow Town Council approves purchase of used ambulance in second vote
Two amendments to delay the vote — incluing one so that a public hearing could be held — were defeated and the measure to spend up to $85,000 on a used ambulance passed 5-2.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Following one positive test, all other Augusta firefighters test negative for COVID-19
While one firefighter-paramedic tested positive last week and was hospitalized for COVID-19, the other 50 members of the Augusta Fire Department have tested negative.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell officials issue license for 7,000-square-foot marijuana cultivation facility
The grow operation, run by David Vickers, will occupy slightly less than half the space at a 15,500-square-foot building at 268 Whitten Road, near the Hallowell-Augusta line.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Some retailers in Waterville area open Monday, others are making preparations
Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that retailers could open to in-store customers if stores followed strict guidelines.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville mayor, councilor face opposition to sending letter to Mills
At least two councilors say they will not sign a letter Mayor Nick Isgro and Councilor Rick Foss, R-Ward 5, want to send to Gov. Mills, offering to help determine how to safely open more businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Farms disrupted by coronavirus receive grants from MOFGA, Maine Farmland Trust
A total of $141,100 will be given to 76 farms across the state to help with issues brought on by the coronavirus.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Four arrested, suspect at large after motorcycle chase in Canaan, Pittsfield
Deputies from the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and a wrecker driver were allegedly punched by family members of a motorcyclist who led a deputy sheriff on a high-speed chase Sunday night through Canaan and Pittsfield.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education, Sports
Controversial Augusta Schools proposed broadcast policy back with content restrictions included
The previously rejected policy, which broadcasters said would force them to stop covering Cony sports if it passed, was revised to lower fees, but the regulations on content remain.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner officials to hear overview of proposed budget for fiscal 2021
The proposal is about 6.4% more than current spending.