Built in 1932, the station at Coburn Gore is 1 of 5 in Maine in line for overhauls with federal infrastructure funds. But the reasons for this crossing’s outsized expense aren’t entirely clear.
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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.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Democratic legislative leaders reach agreement on supplemental budget fixes
The fixes would restore pension tax breaks for retirees, boost pay for ed techs and increase support for dairy farmers, Senate President Troy Jackson said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
L.L.Bean to lay off customer service workers, reduce call line hours
A representative for the Freeport-based company said the decision comes in response to more shoppers placing orders online.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Senate narrowly supports expanded background checks, 72-hour waiting period
The Senate took up 5 bills that would put stricter gun laws in place and passed 4 of them.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine sues Monsanto, accusing chemical manufacturer of polluting land, water
Maine is one of several states and jurisdictions to sue Monsanto, which has warned investors of financial fallout from the legal challenges.
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Portrait of nation’s first female Supreme Court justice, saved from trash, to hang in Augusta courthouse
An oil painting of the late Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, found 10 years ago in a pile at the Yarmouth Transfer Station, has been turned over to the state’s court system.