Authorities want the money, which 4 of those convicted paid as part of their recent plea deals, to help projects focused on youth and community.
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Augusta cyclist utilizes Bond Brook Recreation Area | photos
Photographer Joe Phelan focuses on the 270-acre area that offers biking, walking and ski trails.
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Grammy winner Shawn Colvin talks New England and why Maine’s in her top 5 places to play
The singer-songwriter will play in Brownfield and Gardiner.
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How to watch the World Cup for free at home
With an antenna, Mainers can watch the upcoming World Cup soccer games and lots of other things. Here’s what to know.
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Maine Election Day is Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know.
Mainers will cast ballots in primaries for U.S. Senate, two congressional races, governor and dozens of legislative and local races.
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Somerset County contracts with Waldo County to share jail administrator
Waldo already pays Somerset to house its inmates; Somerset will now pay Waldo for the services of its top jail official, who used to run the state’s largest prison.
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5 summer adventures your public library can help you get for free
You’ll find more than books on the shelves at many libraries in Maine.
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Maine DOT has an $84M budget shortfall. How will it affect residents?
A gap in funding is forcing the state to postpone road repairs just as construction season begins, leaving local contractors scrambling for answers.
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West Gardiner voters reject bigger select board, approve funding for fire station, historical society
The annual town meeting drew hundreds of residents Saturday and was contentious at times.
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Top 10 Things to Do in central Maine: Concerts, festivals and more
Ty Myers and Jo Dee Messina are coming to Sidney, Robert Neary and Karla Bonoff are coming to Waterville, and Shawn Colvin and Dave Wakefield are coming to Gardiner; and Open Creamery Day means the spotlight’s on Maine cheeses.