A leading option for a new bridge over the Kennebec River is one extending from downtown. But that approach would require the removal of Veterans Memorial Park.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner residents meet leading candidate in search for next city manager
Christopher Ryan, a finalist for the city manager’s position, is in Gardiner this week to tour the city and its facilities, meet with officials and residents and participate in a second interview with the City Council.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Clinton to use federal COVID-19 relief aid for water projects, bonus pay for workers
Officials expect the town will receive about $334,000 as part of the federal American Rescue Plan Act.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Canaan says it will keep vaccinations optional despite state, federal mandates
Officials say they don’t intend to rescind an August vote that left it up to town employees to decide if they want to be vaccinated.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Litchfield officials ask state to reverse health care worker vaccine mandate
Litchfield Fire & Rescue stands to lose about five of its 22 employees as a result of the vaccine mandate.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville pitches $1.8 million plan to boost soccer, other recreational offerings
The City Council will hear a broad proposal on Oct. 5 that includes moving the youth soccer fields from the North Street Recreation Area over to the Pine Ridge Recreation Area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
New Monmouth Academy principal hired, among other Hallowell-area administrative hires
Ted Finn was unanimously approved by the Regional School Unit 2 school board Monday night, while Superintendent Tonya Arnold introduced new Assistant Superintendent Matt Gilbert and Business Manager Stephanie Saltzman.
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Kennebec County to issue federal rescue grant priorities in October
County officials want to identify initiatives that will benefit the larger community when it comes to deciding how to spend $23.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Recover Out Loud: Augusta concert to raise funds for recovery center
Proposed Augusta Recovery Re-entry Center would provide meeting, training and office space to provide help to people with substance use disorders.
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Community member builds ‘buddy bench’ for Fayette Central School
Despite health issues this summer, Don Simoneau found a way to finish the bench early in the school year.