Chiefs William Van Wickler, Richard Morse and Tim Theriault voiced concerns over proposed cuts to firefighter stipends, inquiries into their fundraising dollars and a lack of communication with the town’s elected officials in a March 13 letter to townspeople.
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China’s Gilman wins Maine’s Got Talent
Erskine Academy junior sings “If I Ain’t Got You Babe” at March 9 Lewiston benefit
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Taxation committee postpones action on China’s opt-out tax bill
Legislators will seek the opinion of the attorney general on the constitutionality of a bill that would allow municipalities to choose whether to tax business equipment and personal property.
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Opt-out tax bill endorsed by town of China draws mixed response at hearing
The Legislature’s Taxation Committee heard testimony Wednesday on a proposal that would allow municipalities to opt out of collecting personal property and business equipment taxes.
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Legislature to take public comment on opt-out tax bill proposal by town of China
A public hearing will be held Wednesday on a proposed bill to allow municipalities to opt out of collecting personal property and business equipment taxes.
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Cause still unknown in single-car crash that injured 3 in China
No new information is available on the condition of Dominic Conlogue, 20, who was critically injured as a result of the crash.
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Man critically injured in Kennebec County crash
Two others suffered less serious injuries when the car they were riding in struck trees in the town of China and overturned, Maine State Police say.
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Claim of state dispatch center underfunding disputed as Gardiner looks to rally affected Kennebec County towns
Cliff Wells denies Kennebec County Sheriff Ken Mason’s claim the regional dispatch center is underfunded, while Gardiner proposes a solution to keep the center running for 22 communities.
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State-run dispatch center in Augusta allegedly underfunded for years
A lack of funding for the state-run regional communications center in Augusta has contributed to the dispatch service problems 22 Kennebec County communities currently face.
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China Boys Scouts take part in Boy Scout Sunday
The Boy Scouts from Troop 479, along with some of their leaders, provided the morning worship service Feb. 3 during Boy Scout Sunday at the China Baptist Church. The Scouts, under the leadership of Scoutmaster Scott Adams, have taken part in Scout Sunday Worship service for the more than 26 years. Very few Boy Scout […]