The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
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Norridgewock man charged in the murder of girlfriend’s son pleads not guilty
Daniel V. Markey, accused in the March killing of Christopher Nickerson in Norridgewock, entered the plea during a brief arraignment Wednesday.
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Augusta man sentenced for ‘brutal’ attack on woman
Travon I. Vargas, 23, beat and strangled his girlfriend leaving her so badly bruised that her injuries looked like those seen in homicide cases, the prosecutor said.
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Augusta sex offender sentenced on child sexual abuse material charges
Dexter G. Newbury, 63, previously convicted of sexual abuse of a minor, pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse materials and was sentenced Monday.
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Augusta city, school budget with 2.5% tax increase approved
Critics of the $91.3 million budget say increased school spending means funds needed to repair neglected city roads and other infrastructure won’t be available.
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Brunswick to Augusta rail trail nears vote, but questions remain
The Lower Road rail line, which has not been used consistently since the 1980s, could be replaced with a multiuse trail if state lawmakers give their approval, but a rail company is also interested in the line.
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Paving work to begin on I-95 in Augusta, Waterville, Fairfield
Drivers should expect lane closures during the project, expected to begin Sunday night and continue through the fall.
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Augusta man pleads guilty to firearm charge after AR-15 found in tent
The man was living in a tent in Augusta’s Mill Park when police found the gun and drugs.
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Mainers join in nationwide protests against Trump administration
Hundreds of people in Portland and other cities across the state joined protests that also marked May Day, which commemorates the historic triumphs and trials of the labor movement internationally.
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Couple accused in Richmond homicide marry; woman sentenced
Chanda Lilly married Tyon Shuron after she testified against him at his 2023 trial at which he was accused of killing Andrew Sherman, but was acquitted.