Augusta voters also approved a request to borrow just under $5.5 million for capital improvement projects by a vote of 6,023-2,563.
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Veterans Day events planned for 2024 around central Maine
Festivities and resources are planned for Augusta, Hallowell, Leeds, Skowhegan and Waterville.
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Clinton man accused of murder in Waterville shooting death denied bail
Richard Hatt is accused of shooting Stephen Killam 14 times.
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Attorneys join team at Steve Smith Trial Lawyers in Augusta
The firm announced that Walter H. Foster IV and Blair A. Jones have joined the practice.
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Silent Films in Maine, Part II to be shown in Augusta Nov. 13
The Kennebec Historical Society presentation, co-sponsored by the Maine State Library, is free.
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At Maine’s college campuses, young voters cite key issues in the national election
Among the top issues driving some young voters interviewed at campuses this week were reproductive rights, climate change and equality.
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Florida man, Augusta woman sentenced for recorded sexual assault of child
Taylor Lewis sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in Gardiner while Matthew Elston watched via video from Florida. They were both sentenced to prison Thursday.
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Central Maine sets record for hottest Halloween
The unofficial high temperature of 75 degrees Thursday smashed the record set 68 years ago, according to weather officials.
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Tractor-trailer driver from Buxton arrested for OUI by Capitol Police in Augusta
Gerald King, 64, of Buxton, was arrested Wednesday after failing a sobriety test while driving a tractor-trailer through Augusta, state police said.
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Augusta tech center names October professionals of month
The center will also start focusing monthly on one of CATC’s exceptional instructors, highlighting their contributions to student success.