Augusta city councilors and school board members elected in November took their oaths of office on Thursday.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Week In Photos Dec. 30, 2023-Jan. 5, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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No Labels confirmed as new political party with ballot access in Maine
The secretary of state had warned the national group last year after some voters felt misled about the effort, but the party still enrolled enough residents to qualify for the June and November ballots.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Central Maine leaders’ hopes for 2024
While I could tout my hopes for the new year, I thought it would be infinitely more interesting to hear from Waterville area leaders about theirs, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Southern Maine expected to see highest amounts of snow during Sunday storm
So far, this winter has been a struggle for snow lovers, but this lame winter is about to get a little spicier over the weekend. No doubt you’ve heard about the possible storm, it’s the talk of the town. While it’s still a couple days away, the pieces to this puzzle are beginning to come […]
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Child protection office criticized again in new report as lawmakers take up reforms
Members of the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee will continue their review of the office and begin discussing possible reforms on Friday.
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Storm, mild weather impacting area skating options in Franklin County
Ice skating rinks in Farmington and Weld are not open yet, while the one in Wilton hopes to open Saturday.
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Wilton Select Board starts new year on old business
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons convened on Tuesday, Jan. 2, to follow-up on previous business from prior Select Board meetings.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State
Franklin Memorial Hospital welcomes first baby of the New Year
Maddox Archer Meservey was born at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday by Caesarian section.
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Public hearing set on bill to amend state law for adjustments to municipal valuations
The bill would create a long-term fix to the sudden and severe law so other towns do not have to go through what Jay did last year.