City councilors heard from several people Tuesday about the city’s plan to expand and improve recreation offerings.
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Augusta woman charged after driving through Brunswick garage, police say
Police say the driver was under the influence and narrowly missed a pool behind the garage.
Winthrop officials reach consensus on marijuana business fees
The town council did not take any formal action, but plans to vote on a marijuana ordinance in November.
Portland sports tech firm KinoTek scores $2.1 million investment
The company, which has developed a platform to help clinicians rapidly obtain data on their clients’ movement, received the money from a Florida investment fund.
New Portland, Litchfield women injured in Coplin Plantation crash
It is believed Julie Hunt, 59, of New Portland suffered a medical event when her car left Route 16 and struck a tree.
Augusta man accused of dumping cup of bedbugs at City Hall 4 years ago will soon face a jury trial
Charles Manning, who in 2017 reportedly dumped a cup containing about 100 bedbugs at Augusta City Center, has declined a plea deal and will go to court later this month on charges of assault and obstructing governmental administration connected to that incident.
Brunswick fires football coach, cancels rest of season in wake of hazing investigation
The school department’s investigation was launched after officials were told that a player was held down and a sex toy was put into his mouth during a team retreat in August.
U.N. agency endorses world’s first malaria vaccine as ‘historic moment’
Scientists say it could have a major impact against the disease in Africa, home to most of the world’s more than 200 million cases and 400,000 deaths per year.
Two injured hikers airlifted from Mount Katahdin
The hikers from Maine and Georgia were several miles apart on the mountain when they were injured Tuesday afternoon.
Healthy Living for ME invites Mainers to talk about community needs
As part of Healthy Living for ME’s continued efforts to identify key health needs throughout Maine, the organization plans to hold virtual and in-person listening sessions across the state this fall that are open to the public. The first has been scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. Any Mainer who would like to share […]