Samantha Berube pleads guilty to thefts in three counties, including “all the high end liquor” from a Hannaford store.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
MaineGeneral Health to lay off more than 100 workers to address budget shortfalls
The layoffs will occur in mid-April, president and CEO Nathan Howell said.
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Augusta again considers whether to consolidate voting at Civic Center
Some residents say closing the city’s neighborhood ward polling places could suppress voting by making it harder for poor or elderly people, or those who do not drive, to get to the Civic Center.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta school officials mull $3 million budget hole caused by ‘miscommunication’
Officials said they thought they had more carryover funds to apply to the school department’s proposed spending plan. Instead, they are looking to make cuts.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Maine history on the move as Cultural Building renovations wrap up
Plans are now underway for the return of the Maine State Library, the Maine State Museum and the Archive to the state Cultural Building as its $45 million renovation project nears completion.
Posted inCommunity
Veterans’ services bureau to honor Vietnam veterans March 28
This tribute will be an opportunity for remembrance, reflection, and appreciation of Maine’s Vietnam-era veterans and their sacrifices.
Posted inCommunity
UMaine Extension presents webinar on perennial gardening April 9
Herbaceous perennials support wildlife and pollinators while adding beauty to home gardens.
Posted inCommunity
Garden club accepting applications for beautification program
This program awards grant funds up to $100 to nonprofit groups in Waterville, Winslow and surrounding communities.
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Warm weather, rain bring small ice jams to central, western Maine
Emergency management officials and weather forecasters were keeping an eye on the rivers in western and central Maine as a storm system brought rain and warm temperatures to the region Monday, raising concerns over ice jams and flooding.
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UMaine Augusta’s chief to participate in policing program
Chief Noel March will join law enforcement leaders from around the world to explore the crucial historical lessons learned from the role of law enforcement in Nazi Germany, particularly the actions of Reserve Battalion 101, and their relevance to contemporary policing.