At a budget review meeting Tuesday night, the Waterville City Council considered a proposed $4.2 million police department budget which includes requests for a new dispatcher and a new patrol officer.
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Windsor selectmen still prefer to meet in person
While some towns have opted for virtual meetings, Windsor continues to conduct its meetings at the Town Hall — with social distancing.
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Waterville nonprofit’s business refurbishing computers staggered by pandemic
The organization — Give IT. Get IT. — collects computers, electronics from businesses, recycles material and refurbishes machines for community agencies and others.
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Chelsea officials begin drafting town office reopening plan
Ideas for the plan include a barrier between the public and town staff, which could protect staff from ornery customers and disease.
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Waterville police search for suspect in Big Apple robbery
The suspect was wearing all black with a handkerchief around his face and is described as a white male who is about 6 feet tall and 180 pounds.
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Waterville Board of Education backs $25.7 million budget
The board must take a second vote to finalize the 2020-21 budget proposal. That vote might not be taken until after the City Council approves the municipal and school budgets.
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Richmond officials delay Town Meeting, change format this year
The Board of Selectmen agreed to hold the annual budget vote as a referendum in July to avoid a large public gathering, with an option for residents to vote absentee.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Wheels of central Maine justice system moving slowly due to COVID-19
Some inmates have been released, but advocates say more need be done to prevent outbreaks of the coronavirus at jails and prisons.
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It’s all about love in time of pandemic for Winslow mural artist
Winslow artist Andy Chapman adds to his public legacy of murals on the wall in The Concourse.
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In-person graduations being rescheduled at central Maine colleges
Colleges, including Unity, Thomas, Colby and University of Maine at Augusta, have all postponed their commencement events but are working to reschedule their ceremonies to later dates.