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Happy Monday!
Y'all, today is a big milestone. It's one I've been anticipating for a long time.
Today's the first day since Nov. 1 that the sun will set here at 5 p.m. or later.
I know, I'm excited, too. I'm thinking we should throw some kind of party, and I've even got a name: Thank Goodness The Sun Is Up For Longer Than Two And A Half Minutes Party. I'll take suggestions for venues.
In today's newsletter: Fire heroes; school board drama (again); obstacle course.
See y'all next week,
- Ethan Horton |
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Augusta is reassessing real estate. What does that mean for your property taxes?
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The revaluation is expected to be complete by July, with residential properties expected to take on more of the city's tax burden. |
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State Police ID victim shot Monday in Augusta homicide |
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The victim of the shooting on Flagg Street was identified as Billyjack Curtis, 51, of Augusta. |
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Maine's hospitals chase financial stability as Medicaid cuts loom
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About 40% of Maine's hospitals are currently losing money, said Steven Michaud, president of the Maine Hospital Association. |
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As Maine student enrollment declines, districts face consequences, and seek opportunities |
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The 2025-26 data shows a drop of more than 2,000 students statewide since last year. The decline has ripple effects for Maine's school funding formula and construction backlog. |
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Readers' pick: The most-clicked story in last week's newsletter was about the return of smelt fishing in central Maine. |
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Third-grader Kinsley Caret maneuvers through an obstacle course Tuesday during the WinterKids Challenge at Hall-Dale Elementary School in Hallowell. The event required participants to hop, crawl, jump, sled and balance. (Anna Chadwick/Staff Photographer) |
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THINGS TO DO |
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Buck's Naked BBQ, downtown Gardiner's newest restaurant, is set to host its first trivia night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Bring a friend and compete for prizes.
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Join Hallowell officials for a discussion of traffic in our little city — problem spots for speeding and traffic and what we might be able to do to solve them. That'll begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.
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The Vassalboro United Methodist Church plans to host a Cabin Fever Quilt Show and Luncheon from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday. Enter your own quilt or come and see the display and eat some lasagna. More information is on our website.
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Check out our full calendar of events — or add your organization's gatherings.
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COMMUNITY UPDATES |
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WINDSOR — Windsor residents will have an opportunity to have free tax services at the town hall through the AARP Tax Aide program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Monday. For more information or to sign up, call Tom McNaughton at 207-441-2784.
HALLOWELL — The City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. at City Hall. See the agenda online.
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THE WAY IT WAS |
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Feb. 12, 1825: Maine legislature debates moving the seat of state government to Augusta
Click here to read more of this story from 1825. Subscribers enjoy exclusive access to search and browse our digital archives on Newspapers.com. |
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Ethan Horton is a reporter for the Kennebec Journal and the author of this newsletter. Send feedback and suggestions to Ethan. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up and explore our other newsletters. |
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