Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels says in the meantime, there is enough money in reserve to cover county tax obligations.
Chris Bouchard
Chris is an award-winning journalist from Aroostook County. He has nearly a decade of writing experience, beginning with an internship for the New Maine Times, three years of freelance work, and six years covering central Aroostook with the Bangor Daily News. Chris joined the Kennebec Journal as a staff writer during the summer of 2021. He now covers healthcare, municipal news, and feature stories in the central Maine area.
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In response to thefts, Hallowell to fly Pride flags on City Hall, Water Street for one month
The issue prompted debate regarding whether nongovernmental flags should be raised outside municipal buildings.
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EqualityMaine donates 100 Pride flags to Hallowell in effort to rally support for LGBTQ community after recent thefts
The donation comes in response to the arrest of an Augusta man for allegedly stealing Pride flags and having anti-LGBTQ stickers in his vehicle.
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Manchester seeking new town manager following former official’s ‘surprise’ departure after a decade
Pat Gilbert served as Manchester’s town manager for more than a decade, and has now taken a job with the Greater Augusta Utility District.
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Augusta man charged with stealing Pride flags in Hallowell
Caleb Braginton-Hoyt, 28, arrested after allegedly stealing flags from two residences and the NAMI Maine building at 52 Water St.
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Readfield not seeing influx of boaters in wake of controversial Winthrop mooring ordinances
The town first discussed the issue in July when some residents showed concern that Winthrop’s recent ordinance could result in an increase of moorings in Readfield, which is considering its own rules.
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Kennebec Valley YMCA to close Manchester campus due to declining membership
Facility at 40 Granite Hill Road is scheduled to close Sept. 30.
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Financial hardship drives Harlow Gallery to close after nearly 60 years in downtown Hallowell
The Kennebec Valley Art Association, which runs the Harlow, will continue as a traveling arts organization.
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Litchfield officials approve $86K bid for fire department paving
The project includes paving the grassy area in front of the fire station and repaving the existing asphalt, which officials say will make it easier to pull out vehicles, park and plow.
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Maine Apple Camp comes to West Gardiner for the first time
The biennial event wrapped up its third iteration on Sunday, and lasted for three days.