Central Maine arrest log: July 20-26, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for July 20-26, 2024.

Randolph residents to vote on $1.6 million municipal budget

Randolph residents to consider a municipal spending plan that represents a less-than-1% increase over the current fiscal year.

Central Maine Democrats pick new candidates for local legislative ballots, including Waterville-area Senate race

Nathaniel White of Fairfield will take on Rep. Scott Cyrway, an Albion Republican, in the Senate District 16 race in November. Democrats in the Pittston area also tapped Judith Tunkle of Dresden to face Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea.

Eastbound bridge route connecting Gardiner to Randolph to be closed Monday through Aug. 16

Drivers are asked to take alternate routes as the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Bridge is limited to one-way traffic while the Maine Department of Transportation completes a resurfacing project.

Here’s a round-up of local election results from around central Maine communities

These unofficial municipal election and school district budget validation results were reported from around central Maine.

Lainey Cooley, Gardiner Area High School

Voters in Gardiner-area school district send $32.4 million budget to June 11 referendum

While one voter from West Gardiner tried to add $2 million to the spending plan, voters passed the proposed $32.4 million budget without change.

Augusta officials move closer toward $18.2 million expansion of Hatch Hill landfill to extend capacity another 14 years

Councilors are also considering restrictions on the landfill's use to further lengthen the lifespan of the city-owned landfill.

Central Maine arrest log: May 10-17, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for May 10-17, 2024.

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