Shagoury will face Republican Phillip Wiseman of Hallowell in the general election in November for the House District 55 seat.
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Controversial proposal for large self-storage business at Kmart site in Augusta revised
City councilors who criticized the appearance of the initial proposal expressed support for a new, office-like building in place of standalone units with garage-style doors in the former Kmart parking lot on Western Ave.
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Monroe man dies after crashing motorcycle into tree
Alcohol and excessive speeding are likely to blame in the crash that killed 53-year-old Wayne Grotton, police said.
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UMaine Augusta campus food pantry receives $1K donation
The University of Maine at Augusta Community Cupboard campus food pantry recently received a $1,000 donation from the University Credit Union. With the support of its credit union members from across the state, $35,461 was raised in 2021 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, which provides critical supplemental funding for local food assistance programs that […]
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Liberty association to resume free lake science summer camp
Following a two-year hiatus because of COVID, the Citizens’ Association of Liberty Lakes plans to offer a one-week camp, introducing students who have completed third, fourth or fifth grade to various aspects of lake science. Topics will include watersheds, erosion, invasive plants, and how to maintain a healthy lake, according to a news release from […]
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Augusta tech center recognizes May students of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its May students of the month. Wyatt French of China is a senior from Erskine Academy in South China enrolled for the second year in the Auto Body program. He has enjoyed learning in the classroom and then being able to go directly into the shop and […]
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Gardiner club to participate in food program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley, 14 Pray St. in Gardiner, plans to participate in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled children during the school year, September to June. For more information, call the the club at 207-582-8458.
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Dump truck to blame for power outage in Gardiner area
According to an official at Central Maine Power Co., a dump truck “came into contact with a transmission line” off of U.S. Route 201 in Gardiner on Monday afternoon.
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Gardiner club to offer summer food service program
GARDINER — Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service, […]
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Association receives grant for exhibit on women writers of Lincoln County
A lecture series is to feature New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Letts on June 16 via Zoom.