AUGUSTA — Having their neighborhood “occupied” is getting a little old for the Rheaume family. Living in the only remaining residence next to Capitol Park, the Rheaumes are no strangers to protests or other public events next door to their 118-year-old Union Street home.
October 29, 2011
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Program offers Augusta children chance to learn French
AUGUSTA — French will still be spoken in at least some of the city’s public elementary schools, even though funding for the elementary French program was cut from the school budget last year.
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Livermore teen evades conviction
AUGUSTA — One of eight people originally charged with arson at a private home in Manchester has avoided criminal conviction.
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Jury: Winthrop man not guilty of OUI
AUGUSTA — A jury on Thursday cleared a Winthrop man of a charge of operating under the influence stemming from an accident on U.S. Route 202 in East Winthrop on Nov. 18, 2009.
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Grant to aid special education training
AUGUSTA — More than one in six Maine children require special education services, but one in eight teachers working with them is not fully certified.
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Farmingdale selectmen propose ordinance changes
FARMINGDALE — Selectmen this week reviewed a proposed Underground Utility Accommodation Ordinance, which would put in place standards for utilities along public ways, including a proposed natural gas line.
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Firefighters save man from blaze
AUGUSTA — Firefighters rescued one person Thursday night after a fire broke out inside a Water Street apartment.
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Bilodeau understands complex challenges ahead
Jeff Bilodeau represents the best attributes of Maine’s celebrated tradition of service to community, state and nation. As an Augusta native, Jeff understands the complex challenges ahead for our families and business leaders. He brings a fresh perspective of objectivity, collaboration and innovation to problem solving, while leveraging the resident expertise of Augusta area citizens. […]
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PATRIOTS: Pats usually tough to beat after bye
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — It has almost become part of NFL lore: You can’t beat the Patriots when Bill Belichick has two weeks to prepare for a team.
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PTC B FOOTBALL QUARTERFINALS: Waterville falls short vs. Gardiner
GARDINER — The Waterville Senior High School football team accomplished what few Pine Tree Conference Class B teams could during the regular season: Contain Gardiner running back Alonzo Connor.