An ‘American Idol’ contestant, tainted weed, fentanyl deliveries and local government controversies — and so much more — helped define 2024 in central Maine.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Public audits are falling behind throughout central Maine
Many municipalities and school districts do not have up-to-date financial data as auditors become harder to find.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Valley Chamber to host women’s luncheon in Hallowell Jan. 10
HALLOWELL — Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is set to hold its monthly Women’s Network Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10. The gathering will be held at the new Kennebec Valley Chamber’s office, 105 Second St. Speaker Sharon Fusco, CEO of Maine Veterans’ Homes, will give a talk titled “Leadership Resolutions […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Central Maine arrest log: Dec. 21-27
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Dec. 21-27, 2024.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
What did Hallowell learn from the December 2023 flood?
Last December’s flood was the fifth-highest ever recorded in Hallowell, but will the city be ready for the next one?
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Hallowell city manager stops budget saga with new cuts
Much of the new round of cuts comes from salaries and benefits of unfilled positions.
Posted inCommunity
Bridge clubs name recent winners
Elm City Bridge Club Rona Backstrom and Jessie Gunther edged out Gabrielle Rice and Su Morrison for first place at Elm City Bridge on Dec. 3. Natasha Rosenbaum and Maureen Brochu placed third. Lee Lenfest and Jeannie Reilling finished first at the Elm City Bridge Club in Waterville during the Nov. 26 duplicate bridge session. […]
Posted inBusiness
Healthy Communities of the Capital Area in Hallowell names new hire
Sarah Sims plans to contribute to building a healthier, more resilient food system for Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell city manager to control future budget cuts
City officials have been working for more than four months to cut municipal spending and lower residents’ tax burden.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell officials directed to come up with final round of cuts
The city’s Finance Committee has asked City Manager Gary Lamb to work with department heads to find an additional 7% to 10% in spending to freeze in the current municipal budget in an effort to limit increases to property taxes.