ShineOnCass, created by Monica Charette after the 2014 death of her daughter Cass, works with organizations to promote youth literacy in memory of Cass, who was an avid reader.
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Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Messalonskee baseball holds off Cony in season opener
The Eagles win a showdown between two of central Maine’s top teams.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Smarts to receive top Mid-Maine Chamber award for distinguished service
Eight others are scheduled to receive 2024 Mid-Maine Chamber awards Thursday at the organization’s annual awards event, to be held at the Waterville Elks Banquet Center.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine’s public defense system gets $3.5M boost, without governor’s support
The emergency bill makes it easier for judges to appoint lawyers for people who can’t afford one themselves, and it authorizes the state to hire 5 new public defenders.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Augusta councilors reach compromise on budget cuts
The City Council, which will take up the budget Thursday, has ordered the city and school department to lessen the tax impact to a 2.5% increase.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine takes first step toward more accurately tracking efforts to resolve housing crisis
A bill to require Maine cities and towns to report annual home construction data is headed for the House — but without bipartisan support or a mandate that all municipalities participate.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills signs law to prepare Maine for severe weather fueled by climate change
The bill includes a grant program to help residents safeguard their homes, provides a one-time dose of funding for the Maine Emergency Management Agency and establishes a new state office intended to reduce storm damage and protect infrastructure.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Crews battle wildfires in Monmouth, around state as danger remains high
Windy, dry conditions in Maine have made the risk of fire increase.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Proposed $92.6 million city, school budget would raise Augusta taxes by 9.8%
Residents and officials are divided over whether to seek more cuts in the school budget.
Posted inThings to Do
Fleetwood Mac tribute band, ‘Matilda’, TAKAAT among things to do this week
Things to do in Waterville, Augusta, Gardiner and more for the next week.