Officials are expected to extend a temporary ban governing solar energy systems, self-storage facilities, medical cannabis retail shops and medical cannabis cultivation facilities for six more months so updated versions of the proposals can be completed for review.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Wild weather brings lightning strikes and power outages after record heat
A cold front moving through central Maine on Friday brought outages and lightning strikes after a record high temperature of 91 degrees in Augusta was reported for the day.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Contentious budget negotiations lead to $80 million Augusta budget with 4.7% tax hike
Councilors who voted against the budget said more cuts should have been made and also raised alarms about the accuracy of the school spending plan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta councilors adopt new policy allowing crosswalks to be painted for Pride Month
Cony student tells city councilors LGBTQ+ youth need to know Augusta supports them.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Richmond voters to decide $2.9 million municipal budget at Town Meeting
Richmond will vote Tuesday on its $2,912,556 budget, a $182,634 increase from last year that uses $621,156 in the town’s undesignated funds to offset the burden on taxpayers.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Graduates, want some unsolicited advice? Yes, yes you do.
Work hard but be lazy, earn money but occasionally splurge, sleep long, eat well and spend time with old people, Amy Calder advises high school graduates.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos May 26-June 2, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell’s Pride Day carries on despite cold and rain
The annual event in Hallowell drew people from across the region to its festival, parade and live music to celebrate the annual commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Two dozen earn ‘success card,’ and brighter future, after graduating from adult education program
A graduation ceremony was held Thursday outside Waterville Senior High School for students who were part of the Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education program.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
New York woman pleads guilty to hindering apprehension charge linked to Winthrop shooting
Skylee Negron was sentenced Thursday to 18 months, with all but 134 days suspended, in connection with the 2020 shooting of Joshua Martin in Winthrop.