Bashar al-Assad’s regime was reportedly responsible for the deaths of more than 200,000 Syrian civilians from the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in March 2011 to June 2024.
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Augusta Kmart plaza project aiming high, developers say
A $4.2 million tax break is crucial to making a site worthy of the ‘next generation’ of Augusta residents, city councilors were told Thursday.
Augusta school board passes new guidelines on gender discrimination
Cony Middle and High School is named in a federal lawsuit that seeks to stop the implementation of the updated policies.
Augusta’s Buffalo Wild Wings GO opens Monday
The 1,800-square-foot restaurant has 20 employees and will be open daily 11 a.m.-11p.m., the company said.
President Biden pardons Augusta man for decades-old crime
Michael Gary Pelletier, 67, was convicted in 1997 of a non-violent crime and notified this week that he would receive a pardon.
Augusta mental health organizations join forces
Kennebec Behavioral Health and Crisis & Counseling Centers have joined together.
Ocean State Job Lot holds Augusta store grand opening
AUGUSTA — Ocean State Job Lot recently held a grand opening for its Augusta location at 42 Whitten Road. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Augusta Mayor Mark O’Brien and Ocean State Job Lot personnel. Festivities also included complimentary caricatures, photos with Santa, giveaways and a live broadcast with DJs from Cruisin’ 93.5. Located in […]
Maine rivers don’t flood despite heavy rain, high winds
The overnight storm caused power outages and canceled schools, but there was minimal flooding.
Augusta man arrested following search of Spring Street home
Police executed a search warrant early Thursday in a residential neighborhood, seizing narcotics and contraband.
Homeless services center approved in Augusta
United Community Living Center is proposing to open a daytime homeless services center at 12 Spruce St., near the Ballard Center on the east side of Augusta.