The State House complex appears through trees at the top of Augusta’s Howard Hill during a walking tour of the land on April 18. The wooded hill forms a backdrop to the State House. Staff file photo by Joe Phelan
Sue Bell, left, city councilor Dale McCormick and Brian Kent look down on Kennedy Brook during a walking tour of Howard Hill on Friday April 18, 2014 in Augusta. The wooded hill is backdrop to the State House. Staff file photo by Joe Phelan
They did so without $337,500 in voter-approved Land for Maine’s Future funds awarded to assist in the purchase but held up by Gov. Paul LePage’s refusal to issue $6.5 million in bonds approved by voters in 2010 and $5 million approved in 2012. Those bonds include money the Land for Maine’s Future program has approved for 30 conservation projects, including the $337,500 Kennebec Land Trust officials were counting on to help fund the $1.2 million Howard Hill project.
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Whether it s flowers or candy, local shops tell 2 On Your Side they ll be busy this weekend and are thankful for the extra business. Author: Leanne Stuck Updated: 11:25 PM EST February 10, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. In any given year, Valentine s Day gives a supportive boost for small businesses like local flower shops and candy shops.
However, this year it s different. Valentine s Day is coming at a time when these small businesses need financial support most.
Elaine s Flower Shoppe has two locations in Depew and Amherst, and the shop just celebrated 40 years of business on February 2.