Susan McMillan

Staff Writer

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Published
July 15, 2013

Women rally to plead for pro-choice vigilance

A half-dozen woman gathered in Memorial Circle in Augusta Monday getting people’s attention about the need for vigilance in the fight against anti-abortion legislation.
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July 15, 2013

Special election for Senate District 19 seat set for Aug. 27

A special election to fill the Senate District 19 seat has been set for Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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July 14, 2013

Dresden SummerFest brings out hometown history, fun

Dresden SummerFest highlighted the history and culture of Dresden, from the Civil War to today.
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July 13, 2013

UMA business professor’s art departs from norm for gallery, classroom

J. Powers “Kid” McGuire, a professor of business and governmental sciences at the University of Maine at Augusta, has art on display at Danforth Gallery through Aug. 20.
Published
July 12, 2013

As Winthrop schools budget vote nears, Town Council boss turns up the heat

Tensions between the Winthrop school board and Town Council during budget development are coming to a head as the school budget goes to the council for approval on Monday.
Published
July 10, 2013

Winthrop school budget includes small drop in spending

The $9.9 million budget that does not increase taxes or draw on town’s surplus money still must be approved by the Town Council.
Published
July 7, 2013

New RSU 12 superintendent believes in school district’s future

Howard Tuttle, the new superintendent of Regional School Unit 12, discusses the challenges in his district, his ideas on teacher evaluation, and his initiatives for the district’s future.
Published
July 4, 2013

RSU 12 committee proposes more cuts, use of state aid to reduce burden on taxpayers

The Regional School Unit 12 finance committee is recommending the board reduce spending and make use of state aid to ease the burden on taxpayers.
Published
July 3, 2013

Wayne church auction to support local charitable efforts

Proceeds from the fifth annual Wayne Community Church auction will benefit the Winthrop Food Pantry and other charitable organizations and programs.
Published
June 27, 2013

Days late but a few dollars more: School officials laud increased state subsidies

School officials welcomed the news of increased state subsidy on Thursday, saying the money will help them and their taxpayers the following year.