Councilors hope the change, which starts on a trial basis Jan. 1, will help recruit and retain good workers, boost employee morale, and give the public more opportunity to do business at City Hall before and after regular business hours.
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Augusta tech center names November students of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its November Professionals of the Month. Maeve Burgess, a junior at Monmouth Academy, is embracing the challenges and rewards of the Nursing Assistant program at Capital Area Technical Center. Burgess has found the program’s hands-on approach to be both engaging and instrumental in preparing her for clinical […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man arrested in Monmouth following high-speed chase, hourslong manhunt
Police used dogs, a drone, social media and tips from residents to catch up to suspect on the lam.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Two towns, one department? Shared chief says Monmouth, Winthrop police should merge
Chief Paul Ferland said he is ‘convinced a full consolidation of both agencies into a single police department would benefit both communities.’
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
‘Our democracy in action’: High turnout reported as voters across central Maine flock to polls
Poll workers across the region dealt with lines of voters Tuesday, even after heavy absentee voting. ‘We want people to know their vote is safe, and it counts,’ said one official.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man indicted on charges he punched, slapped, threatened woman
Kennebec County grand jury releases October indictments.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Monmouth police arrest Winthrop man after convenience store burglary
Police say Zach Lowe, 32, allegedly broke through the front window at Phil’s Super Variety & Grill early Tuesday and took lottery tickets, cash and cigarettes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Woodworkers festival brings chainsaw art, pine car racing to Monmouth
The first Woodworkers Tool Festival hosted by the Maine Cabin Masters and Kennebec Cabin Co. had dozens of woodworking vendors, demonstrations and classes.
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Windsor Fair Apple Pie Contest recognizes winners
Check out other upcoming area events!
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Stay or go? Dresden committee outlines 4 options for future of the town’s students
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.