Voters made $250,000 in cuts to the proposed pending plan.
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‘It’s an unsafe environment’: Merchants in Augusta’s downtown say area needs law enforcement
City to consider ordinance banning ‘unreasonable solicitation.’
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Richmond school board prefers transgender policy that requires conversations with parents
School policy officials would not speak to Richmond’s change specifically, but advised any school district that changes policy to consult school attorneys.
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Week In Photos March 8-15, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Pittston officials mull solutions to road repair, spending problems
The Pittston Board of Selectmen say they have invited Road Commissioner Sam Snow to attend workshop meetings to discuss road repair plans after Snow failed to provide them with an itemized plan for repairs.
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Skowhegan man who crashed through Augusta State Airport gate sentenced
Corey Adams was sentenced to pay more than $18,000 in restitution for damage to airport gate, police cruiser window he damaged at the time of his arrest December 2022 arrest.
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Man from China dead, passenger from Augusta in hospital following Windsor crash
Shawn Donovan, 65, was pronounced dead at the scene, and the passenger, Jessica Hans, 42, was taken by Delta Ambulance to MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta.
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Waterville man who led police on a multicounty chase in a stolen fuel truck sentenced
Paul N. Hatch III, was sentenced Wednesday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta after pleading guilty to charges in connection with drug-fueled multicounty chase in a stolen fuel truck in September 2023.
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New 260-unit apartment complex approved in Augusta
Development of the market-rate apartments is expected to bring traffic to the intersection of Eight Rod and Old Belgrade roads.
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Augusta rejects new homeless shelter amid concerns for downtown safety
The Planning Board voted unanimously against a plan for a 40-bed homeless shelter after residents and business owners said it would be detrimental to the neighborhood.