University of Maine System faculty union President Jim McClymer sent the letter Tuesday morning in response to the hiring of President Michael Laliberte at University of Maine at Augusta.
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Retiring Waterville Schools superintendent to stay on in role until new candidate is found
City’s Board of Education on Monday voted to start a search again in the fall after 12 applicants for Eric Haley’s position were found not to be a good fit for Waterville.
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Farming organizations raise more than $1 million to assist farmers affected by PFAS contamination
Most of the money for the fund, established by the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and the Maine Farmland Trust, was raised through a partnership with The Lost Kitchen, a restaurant in Freedom.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Confusion over local rules leads to early opening of organic medical marijuana shop in Winthrop
Earth Keeper Cannabis, which also has a Wilton location, will not be penalized for opening a month before getting final approval.
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Hartland residents choose from slate of candidates, approve $1.5 million budget at Town Meeting
All of the warrant articles presented to residents at Saturday’s Town Meeting passed as written, including the municipal budget and another relating to a proposed affordable housing project.
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Hall-Dale principal named Hallowell-based school district’s new assistant superintendent
Kristie Clark, who won the 2021 Maine Principal’s Association national Distinguished Principal of the Year award, is expected to begin her new role July 1.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Sheriff’s deputy killed last year among Maine officers honored at Augusta memorial
Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Luke Gross was investigating a crash when he was struck and killed by a vehicle in Trenton on Sept. 23, 2021, and he is now among the names on the memorial.
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Canaan man charged after displaying weapon at another driver, Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says
Garret Cote was charged Sunday after a Somerset County sheriff’s official said he aimed the weapon at another driver who had honked at Cote for driving erratically.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner Main Street announces citywide grant program to aid local businesses
The Catalyst Grant Program offers established small businesses in Gardiner the chance to apply for up to $2,500 to meet a variety of critical business needs and is now accepting applications.
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Norridgewock doctor who has treated thousands over decades to hang up stethoscope
Dr. Ken Baker to close his family medicine practice after more than 40 years, also prompting his longtime office manager, Ginny Sirois, to retire.