Augusta school officials must ask city for additional $800,000 following budgeting mistake
The error increases the amount to be raised through taxation by more than 6%, from about $13.2 million to nearly
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Maine supreme court to decide on removal of time limit in church sex abuse cases
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is asking the state’s highest court to determine whether a 2021 state law removing
Read MoreAugusta budget would hike taxes 9.3%
Wage increases for city employees, rising utility costs and the need to pay down debt incurred to build a new
Read MoreMunicipal Review Committee announces new partner to restart Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy plant
Committee said Wednesday it is seeking a partnership with Innovative Resource Recovery, a special purpose entity backed by a multibillion-dollar
Read MoreParental rights lawsuit brought against Lincoln County school district
Parent Amber Lavigne is suing Central Lincoln County School System leaders and employees, saying the district did not inform her
Read MoreWaterville council votes to change solid waste, recycling provider
The City Council on Tuesday also took a first of two votes needed to approve a zone change at 74
Read MoreProposed homelessness bill supported at state hearing
The bill would establish a funding source for supportive services, develop housing for state’s chronically homeless.Read More
Read MoreFranklin County Animal Shelter shares success story of their pups
The shelter has taken over a hundred animals into the shelter, with many finding new homes soon after arrival.Read More
Read MoreSkowhegan finds itself in a rush to complete new athletic complex at community center
Construction starting this summer on a consolidated elementary school means high school and other teams that played at Memorial Field
Read MoreWinthrop Town Council votes to halt quarry excavation for 6 months
The decision delays a controversial proposal for a quarry on Turkey Lane.Read More
Read MoreColby College joins broad network to support rural students on path to higher education
Colby announced Tuesday it is part of the Small Town and Rural Students College Network, an organization of colleges and
Read MoreMothers plan to appeal 2nd dismissal of wrongful death suit in teens’ killings
U.S. District Judge Jon Levy once again rules that Biddeford officers are not at fault for the 2012 murders of
Read MorePhotos: Arts group moves into former Harlow Gallery building in Hallowell
The prominent red building at 100 Water St. in downtown Hallowell is now home to The Studio at Gallant Therapy
Read MoreShortage of poll workers prompts Augusta to consider having all residents vote at Civic Center
The proposal, which would consolidate the city’s four ward-based polling places into one, has drawn criticism from councilors, who say
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