Following a year and a half of gathering information from a variety of sources, Dresden’s Education Exploratory Committee laid out four likely options for educating the town’s students, including remaining in Regional School Unit 2 or closing the school altogether.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Hallowell residents unlikely to see property taxes lowered this year
City councilors have been making cuts to the municipal budget approved in July, intended to give residents tax relief. They were told Monday night that it’s likely too late.
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Hallowell Police Department down to two officers on staff
The Hallowell City Council voted to explore improvements to working conditions and pay during its Monday night meeting.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Hallowell City Council to discuss city manager’s proposed budget cuts
The proposed cuts, aimed at reducing tax burden on residents, come with legal uncertainty and other potential costs.
Posted inCommunity
Bridge clubs list recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Nancy Nesbit and Natasha Rosenbaum finished first at the Elm City Duplicate Bridge Club on Sept. 3. Lee Lenfest and Wilma Pouliott were second, with Dick Quinlan and Jessie Gunther third. Games begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St.; new players are welcome. For more […]
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Historic Preservation Forum set for Sept. 14 in Hallowell
HALLOWELL — Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead is set to hold its first Historic Preservation Forum at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Vaughan Homestead, 2 Litchfield Road. This interactive day of sharing and learning about the successes and challenges of historic preservation at sites such as Vaughan Homestead is designed to bring together local […]
Posted inBusiness
Northbridge Companies mark 20 years with party in Hallowell
The celebration featured a fundraising effort for Northbridge’s Compassionate Caregiver Fund.
Posted inMaine Crime
Central Maine arrest log: Aug. 24-30, 2024
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Aug. 24-30, 2024.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Schools and Education
With too many applications for housing, this Maine university moves some students to Best Western hotel
The University of Maine at Augusta’s enrollment has increased steadily over the years, and the incoming class has 300 students, or 17% more than last year’s entering class, according to officials.
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Maine travel counselors set new standard for visitor experience
HALLOWELL — The Maine Tourism Association has launched its Travel Counselor Certification Program, an initiative designed to elevate the visitor experience across Maine. This May, MTA introduced the state’s first certification program, endorsed by the U.S. Travel Association, and the first cohort of Maine State Visitor Information Center staff have earned their Certified Maine Travel […]