After serving as public works director for 10 years, Denis Castonguay agreed to postpone retirement for one winter after the town struggled to find a qualified replacement.
2015
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Birders search trails, trees, neighborhoods in Christmas Bird Count
An average of 45 species per year have been spotted since the Augusta bird count began in 1970.
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Jeb Bush: Donald Trump is a jerk
Jeb Bush says he provided himself with ‘therapy’ with his unprompted comment.
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Bankruptcy closes chapter for Gardiner restaurant
Proceeding clears $150,000 in debts left behind from Alex Parker’s Steakhouse, which operated at 259 Water St. from April 2013 to October 2014.
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Bill Zima, new RSU 2 superintendent, makes strong impression with staff, students
The Chicago native, who took over the Hallowell-area district job in August, worked in wildlife conservation for Disney before becoming an educator.
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Waterville Main Street’s Olsen: ‘Waterville is in this great place and the trajectory is clear’
The Main Street office manager will continue running the office until board of directors decides on its next move.
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Boothbay man seriously hurt when tire explodes at N.H. auto center, killing worker
Adam Sproul, 23, was flown to a Boston hospital with a serious concussion, his grandmother says.
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Augusta downtown ‘transition’ comes amid hope, business moves
A number of businesses have recently closed or relocated from the Water Street area, but business owners and the mayor think the downtown will bounce back.
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Data breach jolts Democratic contest ahead of debate
Hillary Clinton could choose to play down the issue in the way that Bernie Sanders did with his dismissal of questions about her email use.
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Private in Army Reserves, 2nd man charged in cocaine ring
Authorities seize $3 million worth of cocaine shipped from Boston to New York City.