The Augusta Homelessness Task Force listed developing a shelter as a key recommendation to help address homelessness in Maine’s capital.
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Here are 5 girls basketball teams to watch in central Maine
The usual contenders should be in play once again, though in some cases, it will be in a new classes due to realignment.
Meet the 15 central Maine girls basketball players to watch in 2025-26
Several perennial contenders return established standouts this winter.
Maine officials hope ‘Cold Case Deck of Cards’ will help solve cases
A playing card deck featuring 52 of Maine’s unsolved homicides and suspicious missing persons cases will be distributed to correctional facilities in hopes inmate tips may help solve them.
Federal government releases nearly $40M in heating assistance for Mainers
Funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, had been delayed for weeks by the federal government shutdown.
Maine Turnpike saw record-setting traffic over Thanksgiving weekend
Toll transactions narrowly exceeded the previous record, set in 2019, according to data from the Maine Turnpike Authority.
Investigation into Maine ballots found in Amazon package is ongoing
It’s been 2 months since a Penobscot County woman reported finding 250 blank Maine ballots in a package. State officials said they must be ‘slow and meticulous’ with their investigation.
Preseason girls basketball tournament highlights continued rise of female coaches
The 31st Chrissanne Burns Memorial Tournament shows the past, present and future of women’s role within the sport in Maine.
Gardiner cat café offers coffee, cuddles, option to adopt
The Cat’s Familiar, A Cat Cafe, is more than a relaxing place to meet and socialize, it’s an opportunity to spend time with a friendly feline.
Troy Jackson doesn’t rule out running for Jared Golden’s seat in 2nd District
The former Maine Senate president said Friday he sees himself as the best candidate for governor, but didn’t rule out switching races.