On 5th try, Monmouth voters finally pass a town police budget

VillageSoup - Fri Nov 27

On their fifth try, Monmouth voters on Tuesday, Nov. 24, finally approved a police budget for the town by a vote of 482-410. It was the largest turnout of any of the five secret-ballot referendums on the police budget that began last June with a two-vote defeat for the police department and animal control officer.

Celebrate holidays in Hallowell

VillageSoup - Fri Nov 27

Whether it's Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice or Festivus, as popularized on "Seinfeld;" whatever folks are celebrating, there's something for everyone in Hallowell this holiday season.

Payback can be a blessing

VillageSoup - Wed Nov 25

Payback. This single word may be a negative or a positive thought - " however you translate it.

Police to party animals: Keep it at dull roar

VillageSoup - Tue Nov 24

An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings.

Bank names Gardiner management team

VillageSoup - Sun Nov 22

Brent Hall Enlarge... Gardiner a ' William S. Hill, regional vice president of Kennebec Savings Bank, announced Nov.

A lesson from Leon

VillageSoup - Sat Nov 21

You may decide not to use this picture either.... up to you. Many times I read about a person long gone and I marvel at what an amazing person that former resident was.

City defends new radio operation

Customer Interaction Solutions - Fri Nov 20

The city's new $1 million public safety communications system may have multiple glitches, but it still provides communications to about 97 percent of the city, compared to about 60 percent with the old system, officials told city councilors Thursday.

Bank hires new branch staff

MaineToday - Fri Nov 20

Brent L. Hall and Tracy L. Plourde have been named to staff Kennebec Savings Bank's new Gardiner branch, according to a news release from the bank.

Tax overhaul fight now moves to courtrooms

MaineToday - Thu Nov 19

Whether voters will be asked to repeal a law that makes major changes to the state tax code will be decided in the coming weeks, as two lawsuits make their way through the court system.

The oldest state police barrack in Maine could be closed ...

Village Soup - Wed Nov 18

Thomaston a ' The oldest state police barrack in Maine could be closed as part of a budget-balancing package submitted to the governor.