Mayor Mark Walker highlighted improvements in the city’s infrastructure at Thursday’s inauguration ceremony that saw newcomer Diana Scully and incumbent George Lapointe sworn in as councilors.
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Hallowell City Council inches closer to plan for Second Street Fire Station
Four of seven councilors said they supported divesting city funds from the property, but all seven supported holding a public hearing before any decision was made.
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Former Augusta Mayor William E. Dowling dies at 72
Dowling was known for strong leadership in his hometown of Augusta.
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Hartland man arraigned in police shooting in Canaan
Richard Murray-Burns, charged with attempted murder in a gunfight with police, was arraigned in Maine District Court on Thursday in Skowhegan.
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Waterville’s Hilary Koch to challenge incumbent Scott Cyrway in 2020 state senate race
No other challengers have registered for the race to represent Waterville, Winslow, Albion, Benton, Clinton, Fairfield and Unity Township.
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Fire in Augusta business stopped by sprinkler system
Bangor Street Barbersalon sustains water, smoke damage, but other businesses in building escape damage.
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Man dies in single-vehicle crash in Winthrop
A 75-year-old man was killed when the vehicle he was driving left Route 133 Wednesday afternoon.
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Augusta Armory rings in new year with antiques
Antique collectors sell and swap items, stories.
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Richmond officials set budget, warrant article to explore RSU 2 withdrawal
With the recommendation of the Budget Committee, Richmond selectmen set the budget to explore withdrawal at $50,000, to be used if town residents vote in March for continuing the process of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2.
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Hallowell officials to swear in new councilor, reflect on decade Thursday
The Hallowell City Council will conduct a special meeting on Jan. 2 to swear in incumbent Councilor George Lapointe and councilor-elect Diana Scully.