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Gardiner man pleads guilty to drug trafficking

by Betty Adams November 13, 2018November 13, 2018

The prosecutor said Clifford Sousa allowed his apartment to be used to sell drugs.

Maine

Augusta homeless shelters break ground for expansion

by Keith Edwards November 13, 2018November 13, 2018

Bread of Life Ministries veterans and family shelters will increase in size, doubling the total number of beds and creating more rooms.

Maine, News, Politics

Poliquin sues to stop ranked-choice count, saying process could be illegal

by Kevin Miller and Scott Thistle November 13, 2018November 14, 2018

As Maine’s secretary of state continues the retabulation to determine the winner in the 2nd Congressional District, a court hearing is scheduled for Wednesday morning.

Maine, Schools and Education

Augusta schools’ proposed policy would add religious holidays to school calendar

by Keith Edwards November 12, 2018November 12, 2018

Teachers and administrators are asked to try to avoid scheduling special events on days when some students could be absent in observance of religious holidays.

Politics

Republicans want worker removed from Poliquin-Golden ballot count

by Kevin Miller and Scott Thistle November 12, 2018November 13, 2018

While Republicans raised concerns about the social media activity of one worker, Secretary of State Matt Dunlap called the tactics ‘a distraction’ and an ‘irresponsible’ attempt to discredit the process.

Maine, Maine Crime

Court hears arguments in of Augusta assault conviction appeal

by Betty Adams November 11, 2018

The attorney for Terrence Townes, who is serving 12 years behind bars for the attack, cites political, racist climate, evidence violation and lack of jury diversity for reasons to vacate the conviction.