The superintendent of MSAD 54 said the proposed spending increase is driven in part by a large bond payment that must be made for construction of a $75 million new school, but officials expect little impact from that payment on residents’ tax bills.
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Skowhegan gives preliminary approval for ATV use on some town roads
The intention is to connect all-terrain vehicle riders to trail systems in Fairfield and Norridgewock, while increasing traffic to downtown businesses in Skowhegan, according to the president of the Skowhegan Stumpjumpers.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Hallowell man arrested after allegedly stealing antique gramophone, coins
Court records say Jedediah Wasilewski, 44, was arrested after police linked him to several burglaries reported in Hallowell and Farmingdale.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Committee explores the future of education in Dresden, including the possibility of withdrawing from RSU 2
Voters rejected efforts to withdraw from the Hallowell-based district last June, but talks about closing the town’s elementary school have given the movement new life.
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Planning Board recommends City Council reduce length of parking spaces for downtown Waterville housing project
The board’s recommendation is meant to improve parking access at Head of Falls Village, which is proposed for the intersection of Temple and Front streets.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Chancellor of Penn State Beaver named new president of UMA
The hiring of Jenifer Cushman caps off the second search for a president of the Augusta-based university following a botched search last year.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
South Sudanese sisters, born in Ugandan refugee camp, graduate from Thomas College
Twin sisters Achen and Apiyo Charles, born in a refugee camp in Uganda, graduated Saturday from Thomas College after only three years, and now will pursue master’s degrees as they help their mother, a Portland resident, earn money to support their siblings in both the U.S. and Uganda.
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Saco city administrator named Waterville city manager
Bryan Kaenrath, 39, is to begin work July 31 as the top administrator in Waterville after the City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to hire him for a five-year term.
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Winslow Town Council approves $31 million municipal budget
The budget approved Monday represents a $1.9 million increase over the current spending package.
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Storm damage closes section of Gardiner road
City officials are investigating ways to pay for the needed repairs to Harrison Avenue, a residential street often used to access the nearby interstates.