The directors representing Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales adopted a budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The increase is 5.46% more than the previous year’s budget of $21.3 million.
Joe Charpentier
Staff Writer
Joe Charpentier came to the Sun Journal in 2022 to cover crime and chaos. His previous experience was in a variety of rural Midcoast beats which included government, education, sports, economics and analysis, crime, and environment. He loves surprising his editors with spontaneous enterprising stories and prides himself on mastering the ability to slip the odd Oxford comma by the copy editors. When not on the beat, Joe enjoys spending time with family, writing fiction and woodworking.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston-area Bath Iron Works employees get a new bus route to work
The fares — $5 each way — were made possible by a $750,000 state grant.
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Durham selectmen tap Joe Tomm for chairman, approve fee changes for permits
DURHAM — The Select Board on Tuesday elected Joe Tomm as chairman and reelected Richard George as vice chairman. It was the first meeting since Joe Roy and Heather Roy were elected to the board. Selectmen approved increases in fees for construction and electrical permits, keeping Durham at or under surrounding towns’ averages. Residential construction […]
Posted inEncore, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Maine’s Got Talent coming to the Franco Center featuring American Idol talent Sierra Harris
Maine’s Got Talent will return April 22 after a three-year hiatus with a lineup including a performance by American Idol contestant and Gray resident Sierra Harris.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Wales-based school district board to vote on $22.45M budget
The $22.45 million proposal goes to Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales voters May 17.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon School Committee addresses disputed salary numbers shared by teachers union
Committee Chairwoman Margaret Galligan-Schmoll disputed the 1% cost-of-living adjustments in 2020 and again in 2021.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Vehicle hits KeyBank at East Avenue in Lewiston
City Building Inspector Steve LeBrun deemed the building safe for employees to continue conducting business.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Tractor-trailer overturns on turnpike in Auburn; Alabama driver injured
Edmond Joe Palmore, 44, of Piedmont, Alabama, sustained minor injuries and was transported to CMMC.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Local & State, News, Politics
Bill aims to drop law school requirement to become licensed to practice in Maine
Rep. David Boyer of Poland is sponsoring a bill that would enable Mainers to seek experience in a law office as a prerequisite to become a lawyer.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Durham voters pass $4.43 million budget, elect new officers
Residents also approved two amendments to the local Land Use Ordinance during Saturday’s annual Town Meeting.