Maine lifted its stop-work order nearly 2 months ago but construction has not yet resumed on the project.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Next Maine governor, Legislature on track to get raises
Maine’s governor would see a nearly $42,000 annual pay increase, while the next batch of 186 lawmakers would see increases of about $17,000 each over the next two-year period.
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Beach contamination warnings posted in southern Maine
On Thursday afternoon, 3 beaches reported elevated levels of bacteria and were flagged as contaminated.
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Franklin County kicks off development of a mission statement, strategic plan
Several people were tapped to begin the process to develop options for a mission statement.
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Another Clarence Thomas ethics story – and this one involves a Maine lawyer
Patrick Strawbridge of North Yarmouth sent money to Thomas’ aide in connection to a 2019 Christmas party just months before he argued Donald Trump’s tax return case before the Supreme Court, according to The Guardian newspaper.
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State adopts $70 million plan to help farmers deal with PFAS contamination
The fund will dedicate $30.3 million in grants to get farmers back on their feet, $21.5 million in compensation for contaminated land, $7.3 million for medical needs and $11.2 million for scientific research.
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Augusta Planning Board approves $36 million expansion of MaineGeneral cancer center
The expansion to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care would nearly double the number of exam rooms to accommodate a growing need.
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Waterville soup kitchen vandalized when rock thrown through window
A man is seen on security cameras throwing the rock and shattering the window late Tuesday at The Lighthouse, which is operated by the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen.
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New $15 million Kennebec Water District complex in Waterville opening to public
The complex at 131 Drummond Ave. puts administrative offices on Cool Street and operations on South Street at the same location.
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Legislature moves closer to sending state flag question to voters
Lawmakers released a hold on the bill after determining that the referendum would not have additional costs. It faces a final vote in the Senate before being sent to Gov. Janet Mills, who is still considering the proposal.