Officials seek residents’ approval Thursday to spend about $650,000 more this year in part to catch up on deferred road maintenance and to fund the snow plow contract, as the town shifts to using more salt rather than a sand-salt mix to keep roads clear in the winter.
Election 2022
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Winthrop holding special election to fill remainder of late councilor’s term
Former councilor Rita Moran died unexpectedly in March as a result of an unspecified illness. Winthrop residents will select a candidate Tuesday to fill her seat.
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Augusta school budget trimmed by $1 million after City Council orders cuts before vote
Some board members bristled at the ask by city officials because the school budget had already tapped into reserve monies to prevent an increase to taxpayers.
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Two candidates vying for Republican nomination in House District 38 race
Benjamin Hymes of Waldo and Jesse Waryck of Brooks are trying to secure the Republican vote at the polls Tuesday, with the winner moving on to November’s general election.
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Monmouth officials propose flat municipal budget for Tuesday vote amid inflation concerns
About $1.4 million of anticipated nonproperty tax revenue will be used to offset increases over the previous budget year, town officials said.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta councilor, Army veteran face off in Republican primary for House 59 seat
Michael Michaud and James Orr are seeking the Republican nomination to run to represent part of Augusta in the state House of Representatives.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Readfield Town Meeting to include votes on athletic complex, broadband internet service
The proposed athletic complex has received mixed reaction, with some residents excited about the community opportunities and others concerned about the environmental impact.
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Readfield and Mount Vernon voters to decide 2 contested RSU 38 school board races
Four seats are open on the 13-person board that oversees Regional School Unit 38, but only the races in Readfield and Mount Vernon are contested.
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Clinton residents next week to decide several municipal, other elections
There will be town budget articles on the ballot Tuesday but also voting on selectmen, school board and other races.
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Richmond to present $2.7 million budget to town voters
Residents will vote on the budget, which is up 5.6% from last year, and a slate of local races Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richmond Hallway Garage on High Street.