Augusta Friday At 2:38 p.m., Damien Rogers, 38, of Fairfield, was arrested on a warrant at the Kennebec County jail on State Street. Monday At 10:43 a.m., Benjamin Daniel Pilsbury, 28, of Waterville, was arrested on a warrant at the Kennebec County jail on State Street. 4:08 p.m., there was a hit-and-run accident on Riverside […]
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Raye vs. Michaud looking ever more likely
WASHINGTON — A long anticipated rematch pitting Maine Senate President Kevin Raye against Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud in the 2nd Congressional District is closer to reality with Raye’s announcement Tuesday that he has formed an exploratory committee.
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Report card: Maine students keeping pace with nation, but could improve
AUGUSTA — Maine compares well to other states on the nation’s report card, but Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen is calling for improvements in literacy.
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Cony presents ‘Grease’
Cast members of Cony High School’s production of “Grease” wait to take the stage during a rehearsal Tuesday at the Augusta school. The musical will be performed Friday and Saturday at the school’s theater at 7 p.m.
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SNAPSHOT: Foliage for photos
Heather Bradstreet, left, walks toward the Kennebec River in Augusta with her husband, Chris, right, along with photographer Angie Manter recently during a wedding photo shoot. The couple from Norridgewock decided to have additional photos taken to commemorate their wedding, which took place in September.
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Senate passes big rigs,potatoes
WASHINGTON — Potatoes will still be part of the nation’s school lunch program and trucks weighing up to 100,000 pounds would be allowed back on all Maine interstates under overall spending legislation approved 69-30 Tuesday by the Senate.
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Streetscape proposal for Belgrade Lakes Village returns
BELGRADE — A 13-year-old streetscape plan for Belgrade Lakes Village is back on the table.
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Police: Burglar tried to extort money
AUGUSTA — A local man is facing several charges after allegedly breaking into a Green Street home and attempting to obtain money via threats.