The Town Council voted against the proposed spending plan in early June, sending it back to the School Board.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine interlibrary loans to resume after board approves book delivery service
However, it remains unclear when the service that delivers books to libraries across the state will restart.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Proposed Hallowell budget would increase property taxes 25%
Before approving the budget, city councilors plan to seek cuts to reduce the hit on taxpayers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine parents ramp up fight to get cellphones out of schools
A coalition of 9 Maine groups is advocating for less technology access for children because they’re worried about how constant technology use might impact mental health.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
RFK Jr. visits Freeport to talk with supporters about farming and food
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is not on the ballot in Maine, but a campaign official said Tuesday that he has gathered enough signatures to qualify.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Invasive fruit flies that wreak havoc on small, soft fruits found in Androscoggin County
A Livermore Falls farm had to cut strawberry season short mostly due to spoilage caused by the pests.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine joins 9 other states to promote regional planning to boost clean energy
Cooperation between the Northeast states could help improve the region’s transmission system as more electric vehicles, building heat pumps, data centers and artificial intelligence gain ground.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Nearly 300 people weigh in on paid family leave rules for new Maine program
The state has not yet published any findings or comments because it is still reviewing feedback on the program that will give workers up to 12 weeks of paid time off starting in May 2026.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Hallowell mayor apologizes for ‘militancy’ comment aimed at local Pride Alliance
Mayor George LaPointe made the comment in a conversation that was recorded without his knowledge and shared on social media.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden skips meeting of House Democrats concerned about Biden’s candidacy
The Maine 2nd District Democrat is in one of the most competitive House races in the country this fall and represents a district carried by former Republican President Donald Trump in the last 2 elections.