City councilors have been making cuts to the municipal budget approved in July, intended to give residents tax relief. They were told Monday night that it’s likely too late.
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Hallowell Police Department down to two officers on staff
The Hallowell City Council voted to explore improvements to working conditions and pay during its Monday night meeting.
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Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow councilor Ray Caron abruptly resigns, citing personal reasons
Ray Caron, who has been a town councilor for nearly 15 years, resigned from the council and dropped his reelection bid via an email on Tuesday.
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Canaan man killed in single-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 2 Monday night
Anthony Hunt, 28, of Canaan was killed after veering off U.S. Route 2 and into the trees beside the highway, authorities said.
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Winslow council delays forming charter revision committee over pending election
Councilor Fran Hudson moved to postpone selecting the committee’s members until after the November election because two residents who filed paperwork to join are running for council seats.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Flo Harrelson’s daughter reflects on ‘burnt bridges’ obituary that went viral
The announcement, written by an Augusta-area woman after her estranged mother’s death, has been read around the world after appearing in the Kennebec Journal and the Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board to consider church’s rezoning request
The First Church of Waterville wants the city to rezone 3, 5 and 7 Park St. so the church can raze buildings and expand parking.
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Vassalboro might vote directly on sanitary district trustees after member resignations
The Vassalboro Sanitary District’s charter does not clarify how new trustees should be elected or appointed, but town officials hope to change that with a special vote.
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Norridgewock man involved in standoff indicted on attempted murder, other charges
Nicholas Eckert, 33, is facing additional charges brought by prosecutors in connection with the April incident, according to his indictment.
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Aurora borealis alert
The forecast suggests Tuesday night might be a great opportunity to see the northern alerts in parts of Maine.