Kennebec County strikes three-year deal with jail officers union
Corrections officers at the Kennebec County jail will receive a 3% raise this year and 7% in each of the
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Hallowell council passes $7.7 million budget after initially voting it down
The council is expecting the tax increase to be within 4% – less than half of the initial 9.2% projection
Read MoreWilton cold case featured on popular podcast
Dark Downeast, a true crime podcast based in New England, put its spotlight on Raymond “Butch” Weed and his mysterious
Read MoreStarks man arrested on allegations of abusing minor, authorities say
Keith Merchant, 43, was arrested Thursday on charges that include gross sexual assault, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.Read
Read MoreJohnson Hall proposes building permanent outdoor stage at Gardiner’s Waterfront Park
Michael Miclon, the artistic executive director at Johnson Hall, wants to gauge the city’s interest in the donation of a
Read MoreAugusta needs $20 million in new public works buildings to address safety concerns, report says
The report by an architectural consultant also recommends $33 million in improvements to update the Augusta Civic Center.Read More
Read MoreEnvironmentalists criticize public feedback process for deciding future site of port for offshore wind industry
Maine officials are accused of long favoring Sears Island, the largest undeveloped island in Penobscot Bay, as the future site
Read MorePortland man arrested for allegedly stabbing ambulance worker
Justin Hill, 37, is charged with aggravated assault in the alleged stabbing at a convenience store in Bangor.Read More
Read MoreLongtime Manchester residents donate 68 acres of land to local trust
The Wagner Woods Conservation Area shares borders with 1,368 acres of ecological conservation landscape.Read More
Read MoreAthens community comes together to fundraise for local man battling cancer
Corn hole, kick ball, food, music, a live auction and a dunk tank were on offer in Athens Saturday as
Read MoreReadfield taps into history for Heritage Days
Historic buildings, pioneering water systems, kickball, local artisans celebrated at town’s annual community gathering.Read More
Read MoreAugusta seeks to break record for most Elvis impersonators
At least 896 fully costumed, sideburn-donning Elvises will have to sing “Hound Dog” in unison on Tuesday to top the
Read MoreHallowell man who died kayaking remembered for his kindness, faith and love of the outdoors
Martin Spahn’s body was recovered Monday in New Brunswick after he was reported missing on Sunday.Read More
Read MoreCentral Maine arrest log: Aug. 4-11, 2023
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Aug. 4-11, 2023.Read More
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