Voters approved all 66 articles, but shot down a proposal to add an assistant town manager at the Town Office.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
House votes down proposed rating system for school books
It was one of several bills seeking to restrict books and discussions in schools about controversial topics, including gender identity and sexual orientation.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Farmers whose lands were polluted urge state to disburse PFAS relief funds
The state may begin distributing $60 million in relief funding this summer.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Interim Waterville police Chief Bonney named chief
Bill Bonney, who has been with the city’s Police Department for more than 25 years, has been serving as interim police chief since Joseph Massey retired in December.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Lawmakers split on response to reports of increased juvenile crimes
The House rejects a bill that would allow police to resume temporary detentions of juveniles for less serious crimes, with Democrats calling for more services to support at-risk youth.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta officials seek to maximize housing on current police station site
Augusta Housing Authority officials said it may not be feasible to acquire the building at the previously discussed price of $650,000.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Augusta city councilor with political organizing background sworn in as new Kennebec County register of probate
Abigail St. Valle, 31, fills the vacancy created by the retirement of longtime register Kathleen Ayers.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
State Senate action means Waterville likely to again become regional dispatch center
Maine lawmakers approved a measure Monday allowing the creation in the state of another regional emergency communications center, which could benefit 16 Kennebec County communities, many of which were weeks away from losing dispatching services.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Monmouth Academy graduates 44 at Sunday ceremony
Student speakers reflected on living in the moment and connecting with friends and family.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine takes another step toward ranked-choice voting in governor races
The next step is a vote by the full Legislature, with two-thirds majority approval needed to pass; then it would need approval from a majority of state voters.