Police said they are investigating the robbery, reported at 4:08 a.m. Sunday, at the convenience store and gas station at 36 Stone St.
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Augusta man sentenced to 11 years on federal drug trafficking charges
Ray C. Mack Jr., 30, also faces charges from local police that he sexually assaulted a woman and threatened to kill her.
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Augusta eyes using remaining pandemic relief money to help shelter homeless for the winter
Some city councilors say Augusta needs a year-round, full-time homeless shelter, but they would agree to provide some city funds to temporarily provide a place for the homeless to sleep during the winter months.
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Maranacook class of 2003 planning 20th reunion for Aug. 12
Maranacook Community High School’s 2003 class reunion is set for 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at Le Club Calumet at 334 West River Road in Augusta. Featuring a performance from classmate Evan Haines, Maranacook schoolmates can enjoy conversation, dinner, music, and connection. For more information and to let us know you are coming, email […]
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Augusta Planning Board approves $36 million expansion of MaineGeneral cancer center
The expansion to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care would nearly double the number of exam rooms to accommodate a growing need.
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Augusta cadet graduates from West Point
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Cadet Caleb Scott Richardson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Richardson of Augusta, graduated on May 27 from the U.S. Military Academy. Richardson graduated from Cony High School in 2019. While at West Point, he concentrated his studies in Political Science: American Politics. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in […]
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Maine tightens rules for fishing striped bass following ‘unprecedented’ year
Recreational anglers will be prohibited from harvesting striped bass smaller than 28 and larger than 31 inches. The previous regulation had a 35-inch limit.
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State library, Augusta society to host talk by ‘Up For Grabs!’ author July 19
The Maine State Library and the Kennebec Historical Society will host the society’s July presentation about “Up For Grabs!” with speaker Thomas Urquhart at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the library’s temporary location at 242 State St. in Augusta. Urquhart was born in London, England, brought up in New York City, and received his […]
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Nonprofit trust buying Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, other Maine newspapers in landmark deal
The National Trust for Local News has agreed to purchase 5 of the state’s 6 daily papers and 17 of its weeklies in an effort to preserve local journalism.
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Man arrested by FBI at Augusta gas station for selling fentanyl, meth and cocaine
Alvaro ‘Santos’ Annover Motera Arias was arrested Friday at MD’s Market on 240 Riverside Drive in Augusta for allegedly selling controlled substances.