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High Peaks Alliance seeks volunteers for summer trail work
The volunteers will focus on erosion, drainage and long-term trail access in the High Peaks Region.
Gardiner moves closer to dangerous building declaration for former nursing home
Once a grand building, the former Merrill Memorial Manor on Dresden Avenue is deteriorating badly, neighbors say.
National donors are backing Garrett Mason for governor. Will Republican voters?
The only former lawmaker in the Republican primary is pitching himself as the experienced candidate in a field of political outsiders.
Watch the Democrats hoping to take on Paul LePage in a high-stakes debate
Matt Dunlap, Joe Baldacci, Paige Loud and Jordan Wood are facing off Thursday night.
Feds charge man in Maine with identity theft, passport fraud
Federal prosecutors allege Matthew Charnay has evaded several law enforcement investigations across the country.
History on the move: Historic Augusta building being relocated Sunday
The 6,200-square-foot, 3-story house at 15 Western Ave., a John Calvin Stevens design from 1899, will be driven through the middle of Maine’s capital city.
3 takeaways from Vassalboro’s budget proposal
Where the budget committee and select board disagree, and what it all means for taxes.
University of Maine at Augusta faculty vote ‘no confidence’ against president
The vote against President Jen Cushman was unanimous.
Rangeley voters to weigh infrastructure, equipment at town meeting
The June 9 town meeting will put a proposed $11.88 million in budget articles to voters.