The Augusta Symphony Orchestra has a new conductor and community musicians.
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Feb. 27, 1975: Underground fuel tank in Oakland leaks into Messalonskee stream, and UMaine chancellor calls Gov. Langley’s cuts ‘disaster’
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King, Pingree condemn firings of 7 Togus employees, including 5 veterans
Sen. Susan Collins said she has been in touch with the Trump administration about the firings at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta but defended the White House’s right to make changes to services at the VA.
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High school roundup: Gorham boys hockey advances to semifinals
A four-goal third period lifts the third-seeded Rams to a 4-0 win over Greely in a Class B South quarterfinal.
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Augusta Walgreens to close next month as part of pharmacy cuts nationwide
Customers will have their prescriptions automatically transferred to a different Walgreens on the east side of the Kennebec River.
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Transgender rights debate takes shape in Legislature as Maine faces federal pressure
Rep. Elizabeth Caruso, R-Caratunk, gathered with supporters at the State House Wednesday to unveil a bill prohibiting students who are biologically male from participating in female sports.
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Feb. 26, 1985: Manchester’s Samantha Smith to film TV pilot with Robert Wagner next month, Dresden to discuss financing school project, and Kennebec County court employees honor late judge
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Cony boys hockey seizes momentum, tops Brewer in B North quarterfinals
Rams top Witches 6-2, advance to face Messalonskee in regional semis.
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Kennebec County budget draft calls for 10% spending increase
The county budget committee begins deliberations Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 125 State St. in Augusta.
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The Maine hoop tourney is epic. Here are our favorite moments so far
From big upsets to devoted fans and touching moments, ‘tournament week’ had it all.