Some worry providing a place for homeless people to camp could create an influx of people from other parts of the state that would overwhelm local resources.
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Homeless in Maine: A new policing protocol shifts focus to assisting homeless people who need help
Local police agencies are grappling with a new protocol established by the Office of the Maine Attorney General that calls on authorities to not charge homeless people with minor crimes but instead focus on connecting them with service providers who may be able to help.
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UMaine Augusta to induct 2023 Sports Hall of Famers May 5
The University of Maine at Augusta Sports Hall of Fame has inducted three new individuals for 2023, adding athletic contributors from men’s and women’s sports to the existing 18-member Hall. The public can attend a free evening of recognition of athletes and supporters from both the past and present, scheduled for6 p.m. Friday, May 5, […]
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Homeless people seek somewhere to camp when Augusta overnight warming center closes
A listening session organized by unhoused people in Augusta prompted discussion of the difficulties of homelessness. Councilors are considering whether to allow tents to be set up on city property.
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Winthrop handbell ringers’ Augusta event rescheduled to June 7
AUGUSTA — The Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers plan to perform at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. They will perform a variety of music, including some written just for handbells, such as the piece “Rondo passacaglia.” There will also be some familiar pieces, such […]
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Lewiston school team wins state cooking competition for second year
Skowhegan offered pan-seared chicken over carrot puree with chicken flavored rice, vegetable salad, fruit salad with homemade dip and oatmeal-carrot cookies.
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Police launch investigation after Cony student posts photo of gun, ‘concerning words’ on social media
Additional police officers are stationed at Cony Middle and High School following the post made by a student who is not currently in the United States.
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Morning Sentinel/Kennebec Journal owner considering sale of his newspapers to new nonprofit
Reade Brower, who owns the Morning Sentinel in Waterville and the Kennebec Journal in Augusta, and other daily and weekly newspapers across the state, has been in preliminary discussions with the Maine Journalism Foundation.
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‘Stuff the Tent’ helps prepare homeless people for the closure of the warming center
Organizers of Saturday’s event at South Parish Congregational Church collected money and items to pass along to those who are without housing in Augusta.
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Kennebec Valley District of Scouting to hold breakfast May 6
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley District of Scouting plans to honor the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion during a special breakfast on Saturday, May 6. The breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. at American Legion Fitzgerald-Cummings Post 2 in Augusta, 7 Legion Drive. “Each year, Scouting honors a person […]