City Councilor Maureen AuCoin called the proposed spending plan “very preliminary” during a short Zoom discussion among councilors Monday night.
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Benton devises creative way to conduct annual Town Meeting with virtual forum, voting later
Benton voters may take part in virtual or conference call discussions on the Town Meeting warrant articles Wednesday and Thursday evenings this week and may vote by secret ballot on all articles March 27 at the town office or do so by absentee ballot.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Winslow Town Office reopening to public Monday
Coronavirus pandemic related safety measures will remain in place.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta man, shot in head by victim with a pellet gun, sentenced in assaults
Jacob J. Gordon, who was found bloodied and with pellet gun wounds to his head, will serve 9 months for assaults, including on a neighbor who police say defended himself with a pellet gun.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Malfunctioning train blocks Pleasant Street in Oakland for almost 3 hours
A broken knuckle caused the Pan Am Railways train to stop. Knuckles are part of the couplers that connect railroad cars to one another.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Winslow Town Council hears neighbors on proposed zoning changes in Dunbar Acres
The council met virtually Monday evening, with members of the public participating via Zoom.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell City Council begins laying groundwork for city manager search
Councilors meet with consultant from Maine Municipal Association as they prepare to find a successor to Nate Rudy, who left in late February to become town manager in Gray. Code Enforcement Officer Doug Ide has been serving as interim city manager.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Women take over Gardiner brewery for Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day
The event, celebrated in conjunction with International Women’s Day, is aimed at raising the profile of women in the beer industry.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Newport-based schools increasing in-person learning, Waterville schools report COVID-19 case
Middle and high school students in Regional School Unit 19 will begin in-person learning four days per week beginning in the next two weeks.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fire damages uninsured house in Madison
Improper disposal of ashes from a wood stove is believed to have caused the blaze early Monday at 852 East Madison Road.