The $12.8 million school spending plan has a modest increase from last year, despite what officials called a “difficult” budget year.
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Gardiner City Council chooses McGough again for school board vacancy
Cullum McGough, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Gardiner-area school board in 2021, was chosen again Wednesday to fill a different school board vacancy as elected officials opted to delay filling the vacant City Council seat.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner names police chief, library director
The Gardiner City Council unanimously approved the permanent appointments of Todd Pilsbury, interim police chief, and Dawn Thistle, interim library director. Pilsbury and Thistle are longtime city employees.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta school officials must ask city for additional $800,000 following budgeting mistake
The error increases the amount to be raised through taxation by more than 6%, from about $13.2 million to nearly $14.1 million.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan pushes to position itself as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts
Several projects are in the works to lure outdoor adventurers to town, and Main Street Skowhegan this week is organizing an Outdoor Rec & Tech Summit to address obstacles facing the outdoor recreation industry in Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Augusta budget could hike taxes 9.3%
Wage increases for city employees, rising utility costs and the need to pay down debt for a new police station are among the factors driving an increase in spending.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Municipal Review Committee announces new partner to restart Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy plant
Committee said Wednesday it is seeking a partnership with Innovative Resource Recovery, a special purpose entity backed by a multibillion-dollar asset management firm.
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Photos: Thomas College promotes mental health with Fresh Check Day
The college in Waterville held informational booths, games and giveaways Tuesday in an effort to address mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts students may have. Photographs by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
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Waterville City Council votes to change provider for solid waste disposal, recycling
Councilors also took the first of two votes needed to approve a zoning change at 74 Pleasant St. to allow Ware-Butler Building Supply to put offices at the former Sacred Heart Church rectory.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan finds itself in a rush to complete new athletic complex at community center
Construction starting this summer on a consolidated elementary school means high school and other teams that play at Memorial Field must now find a new home, most likely at the community center, but it could take a few years.