While some parents want to see changes to the district’s policy that allows students to use bathrooms of the gender they identify with, the district’s attorney advised that rescinding the policy or making major changes to it could result in litigation.
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Strong winds knock out power to thousands in Kennebec County
More than 6,000 customers lost power Thursday after wind gusts brought a tree down onto a transmission line, forcing Winthrop to close schools for the day.
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Former Augusta police chief proposed as new city manager when current manager steps down
Augusta elected officials will consider a proposal on Thursday to hire Jared Mills as city manager following the decision by Susan Robertson, who has served as city manager since 2021, to retire at the end of March. .
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After December storm forced evacuation of Augusta’s Edwards Inn, city deems building unsafe
The Edwards Inn evacuated tenants after December’s pre-Christmas storm because of extensive damage, and the city has deemed it unsafe for occupancy until repairs are made.
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Mistrial declared in sexual assault case of Windsor man after jury deadlocks
A jury could not reach a unanimous verdict at the conclusion of two-day trial on charges that man sexually assaulted girl
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Kennebec County qualifies for federal funding related to December storm repairs
Kennebec County can now apply for federal assistance for repairs caused by the Dec. 18 storm.
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Officials release name of driver in Monday’s interstate crash in Augusta
Jack Duncan, 19, of Newcastle, was identified as the man critically injured Monday in crash on Interstate 95 in Augusta.
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Windsor man on trial for sexual assault allegations involving girl
The defense lawyer for Peter P. Cayouette said the alleged victim resented Cayouette because she thought him a racist after she had become interested in the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Interstate 95 crash in Augusta sends Newcastle man, 19, to hospital with life-threatening injuries, police say
More than 20 crashes were reported Monday on I-95 after a sudden snowfall Monday morning.
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Augusta city officials ponder future of Augusta Civic Center
Officials say the 50-year-old building is showing its age and needs refurbishment to continue as a regional economic driver.