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 […]
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Maine rivers don’t flood despite heavy rain, high winds
The overnight storm caused power outages and canceled schools, but there was minimal flooding.
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Augusta man arrested following search of Spring Street home
Police executed a search warrant early Thursday in a residential neighborhood, seizing narcotics and contraband.
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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.
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Storm bringing high winds, heavy rains to central Maine
The National Weather Service says there is a strong possibility of power outages and flooding from Wednesday’s storm, which is expected to last through the night.
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Fire at Augusta home briefly closes North Street, blocks access to public works
Snow removal efforts not impacted by temporary closure of the only street into the city’s public works facility.
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Augusta church offers free Christmas day dinners for pickup
AUGUSTA — A free curbside pickup Christmas dinner and dessert is set to be provided by South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25. All are welcome to a full turkey dinner and dessert. Those unable to drive to the church, who would like […]
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Holiday concert set for Freeport Dec. 19
Proceeds benefit Freeport Community Services, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and individuals in need.
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Snow, rain, strong winds and unseasonably warm days ahead for much of Maine
The National Weather Service said heavy rain and snowmelt Wednesday could cause flooding in central Maine.
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Maine Army National Guard holds change of command ceremony
AUGUSTA — Brig. Gen. Dean Preston formally handed over duties of the Maine Army National Guard land component commander” to Brig. Gen. William Dionne Dec. 7 during a change of command ceremony. The land component commander oversees the Maine Army National Guard and is responsible for the training, operations and welfare of all its soldiers. […]