The bond would also pay for a new ambulance, refurbishing a fire truck, and a ventilation system for the public works garage that may be replaced with a new facility.
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A new scam is targeting Maine veterans — by postcard
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services says the scam attempts to persuade veterans to enroll in a false savings program, soliciting personal and financial information in the process.
Meet the 3 candidates vying for Ward 4 seat on Augusta Board of Education
Three candidates are on the ballot to replace Kati McCormick, who is not running for reelection.
A look back at the 5 most-anticipated Cony-Gardiner football games
The rivalry game is big no matter the circumstances, but a few battles over the years drew plenty of hype.
Rita Pello offers expert-backed education policy for Augusta | Letter
As an Augusta resident, I had the privilege of attending a recent Board of Education meeting. The boardroom has been full lately, with debate surrounding presidential executive orders that conflict with federal and state laws. Emotions have run high (some attendees even wore T-shirts displaying board members’ faces and home addresses), but at-large member Rita […]
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 7
The best individual performances from last week’s games.
Proposals for new housing in Augusta get $14.3 million in tax breaks
One project will bring 260 housing units, another 144 units, and both will benefit from tax breaks meant to encourage housing development in Augusta.
Several vehicles involved in 2 crashes on I-95 in Sidney
The traffic jam created by the first accident early Monday caused a second multi-vehicle pileup.
Nirav Shah enters race to become Maine’s next governor
In addition to serving as director of the Maine CDC, the Democrat was a top federal health official in the Biden administration and is now a visiting professor at Colby College.
7 fun things to do in central Maine this week
Concerts, a rally and a pumpkin carving event are planned to keep you busy this weekend.