AUGUSTA — There are now no official candidates running for a state legislative district representing much of Maine’s capital city, as the winners of both the Republican and Democrat primaries have withdrawn from the race.
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Tex Tech plans to add more jobs
MONMOUTH — A little more than six months after firing up, textile-maker Tex Tech’s new biomass boiler is more than delivering on its promise to save energy, company officials say.
Fireworks ordinance tops council agenda
GARDINER — Residents will get another chance to discuss a new fireworks ordinance draft at tonight’s council meeting.
Palermo honor students recognized
PALERMO — Palermo Consolidated School has announced its middle level honor roll for the third trimester.
Merrill accused of five robberies in two states
Five robberies. Two states. Nine days.
Three arrested after pharmacy robbery
AUGUSTA — Two city men are facing charges after Monday’s robbery at a Capitol Street pharmacy led police to search a nearby Glenwood Street home.
Bicentennial Park could open for 8 weeks this year
On June 16, the Kennebec Journal ran an article titled: “No time, money, staff, for Bicentennial Nature Park.” Community Services Director Leif Dahlin told City Council last week that it was too late this year to open Bicentennial Nature Park. He gave three reasons: time, money and staff. Dahlin said the cost to the city […]
Unsafe 4-unit apartment house now empty
AUGUSTA — All the tenants are now gone from a four-unit apartment building on State Street that city officials recently deemed unsafe for living.