Susan McMillan

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Published
June 12, 2014

Former Elizabeth Arden estate on Long Pond for sale

The 17-acre property in Rome and Mount Vernon was the center of the Maine Chance Spa, a destination for the rich and famous.
Published
June 11, 2014

Augusta schools to offer birth control prescriptions, pregnancy tests

The school board votes 7-1 to make services available to Cony junior high and high school students through the student health center.
Published
June 11, 2014

All local school budgets approved Tuesday

Winthrop Public Schools’ $10.3 million budget, which increases spending by 3.3 percent, passed by a wide margin.
Published
June 10, 2014

Kennebec Journal area school budget votes

Augusta’s $27.7 million budget passes in a landslide; Winthrop, RSU 2, RSU 4, RSU 11 budgets approved.
Published
June 9, 2014

Hallowell council votes to go ahead with Water Street project

Business owners acknowledged the need to fix the road but requested limitations on construction to protect their businesses.
Published
June 8, 2014

Job descriptions, new office hours on warrant for Dresden Town Meeting

Voters also will elect a selectman, set a budget and possibly choose a new ambulance service.
Published
June 8, 2014

Seven-way race for two seats on Richmond’s Board of Selectmen

One incumbent is running for re-election in the crowded field.
Published
June 8, 2014

School budgets on the ballot Tuesday in central Maine

Voters will approve or rejected proposed budgets in Augusta, Winthrop and other area cities and towns.
Published
June 6, 2014

Food Mobile fills gap for hungry families in Augusta

The Good Shepherd Food Bank’s mobile distribution operation served hundreds of households on Friday.
Published
June 3, 2014

Municipal budget debated at length at Richmond Town Meeting

Several residents objected to town spending at the meeting, saying cuts need to be made.