Meanwhile, the Civic Center Drive site where market rate apartment complex was proposed to target medical workers has been put up for sale for $6.5 million.
Kennebec Journal
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Wales woman working as rural mail carrier dies from injuries suffered in Litchfield crash
Alicia Bubier, 48, died following the crash at the intersection of Huntington Hill Road and Quackenbush Lane, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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Four arrested on arson charges after fires at three vacant homes in Dresden, Woolwich
While the three homes were unoccupied, one was being renovated, with a family of four planning to move in soon.
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No injuries reported in Chelsea fire that destroyed garage, car and camper
No one was home when firefighters from several communities knocked down the fire on South Dondero Road Sunday, which destroyed a garage and the camper and car parked inside it.
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Investigators probe fires at 2 unoccupied buildings in Dresden
One fire was reported at 1 a.m. Sunday and the other at about 8 a.m., with firefighters from Dresden and several other communities responding to the calls.
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Thai dining comes to Richmond at Sumrub Thai Cookery
Chonlathis Songprasert and Pavinee Ruangron, who own Ruby Thailand Cuisine in South Portland, opened Sumrub Thai Cookery earlier this month at 164 Main St.
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Eid al-Fitr celebration breaks Ramadan fasting in a big way
University of Maine at Augusta hosts Muslim holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Kennebec River flooding in Hallowell, Augusta, Skowhegan, Gardiner
Rain-swollen river overflows banks, again.
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Augusta councilors reject controversial aggressive solicitation ordinance
Merchants, residents, continue to ask the city to take action to address safety concerns.
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Several positions cut in proposed $32.4 million budget for Gardiner-area schools, with an increase of 9.5% to taxpayers
The proposed budget for Maine School Administrative District 11 represents a 7.6% increase to current spending.