The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, which occurred at about 12:30 p.m. Friday.
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Augusta considers restricting moorings, docks on Togus Pond
Draft proposal under consideration by City Council would require people to own lakefront property to have a mooring on the increasingly popular pond.
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Manchester teen earns Eagle Scout rank
Mason Noah Pare of Manchester received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Augusta Country Club in Manchester. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows provided the keynote address to the 40 people present praising Mason’s long-term commitment to helping others while enjoying the Scouting program. “We are living in incredibly challenging […]
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Residents show support for, celebrate Readfield during town’s Heritage Days event
Though one annual activity elicited some controversy online, residents of all ages found various other ways to enjoy their town Saturday.
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Multiple proposals in development could help address Augusta-area housing shortage, authorities say
The city’s Planning Board approved an Augusta Housing Authority proposal for 32 new apartments off Bangor Street and will soon take up a proposal for a 38-unit building on Western Avenue.
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Vassalboro Pack 410 treated to visit by Maine Warden Service
Pack to hold open house Aug. 20 at Vassalboro Community School.
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Rhythm Festival to be held at Augusta’s Mill Park Pavilion
AUGUSTA — The Rhythm Festival at Mill Park Pavilion is set for noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug 20. The rain-or-shine festival will feature drumming and all things rhythmic; non-electric instruments are welcomed as well. Hoopers and Poi performers are invited to share their music. The event aims to empower people through rhythm and music. For more […]
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Augusta’s Fort Western to celebrate Year of the Fort Aug. 20
AUGUSTA — To commemorate the Year of the Fort, people can explore the S & W Howard Store on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Fort Western through artisan demonstrations during the day and an evening at the S & W Howard Store & Tavern at 16 Cony St. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the […]
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Winthrop-based land trust to host property dedication Aug. 18 in Fayette
Kennebec Land Trust plans to hold a property dedication of the Oak Hill Conservation Area at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, on the Norton Road in Fayette. It also will be an opportunity to explore a newly-built trail, according to a news release from the Winthrop-based trust. KLT President Janet Sawyer and Ron Hewett will […]
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley bid farewell to old home
Club staff will spend the next two weeks moving into the new building next door in Gardiner before it opens at the end of the month.