RSU 9’s 2022-23 budget, a $1.13 million increase over the current year, will cost taxpayers across the district’s 10 towns $13.78 million.
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Two Kennebec County Democrats face off for party nomination in county commissioner race
State House Rep. Charlotte Warren and Philip Garwood, chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the Kennebec River Rail Trail, will face off in the Democratic primary to fill the District 2 Kennebec County commissioner seat being vacated by Nancy Rines.
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Vienna voters endorse proposed spending, add raises for officials
Returning to a live format after voting referendum style in 2021, about 30 voters agreed to pay off the town’s fire truck, add to what they pay for bulky waste removal, and approve routine spending for the town.
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Vienna preparing for annual Town Meeting, municipal election
The town’s proposed budget of $621,311 is not expected to significantly impact the current tax rate of $19.40 per $1,000 of assessed value.
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Fire damages century-old duplex home in Readfield
Firefighters from across the region spent about 10 hours knocking down the fire and putting out hot spots after the blaze was reported on Tallwood Drive.
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Mount Vernon transportation service changes leadership
MOUNT VERNON — Over the past seven years, three members of the Neighbors Driving Neighbors Board of Directors have led the way: Dan Onion, Sandy Wright and Shelly Fitzgerald. All three helped launch Neighbors Driving Neighbors in 2015 and have been active leaders on the board ever since. All three, while staying on the board, […]
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Fayette officials move forward with wireless contract negotiation for town-wide coverage
Project would bring internet to 825 locations in town, with the community contribution for each location estimated at $467.
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Kennebec broadband group aims to expand high-speed internet in 6 towns
The Western Kennebec Lakes Community Broadband Association, which is on track toward becoming a nonprofit, consists of representatives from Fayette, Leeds, Mount Vernon, Readfield, Vienna and Wayne.
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Vienna venue awarded $6K business grant
The Vienna Union Hall Association has been awarded a $6,040 Sheltered Venue Operators Grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The grant aims to help the Vienna Union Hall to keep operating after having to shut down in 2020 because of the pandemic. VUH President John Archard said the funds “will help us keep the […]
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Vienna hall to reopen with fundraising concert
VIENNA— The Vienna Union Hall at 5 Vienna Mountain Road is to reopen Saturday, July 31, after missing the 2020 season because of the coronavirus. The 7 p.m. show will be a fundraising concert featuring John Archard and the Hiram Knightly Band. Tickets will be available at the door with the suggested donation of $12. […]