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Business, Local & State

Maine’s low unemployment rate extended historic streak in June

by MWC Bot July 20, 2018July 21, 2018

The rate of 2.9 percent was up slightly from May, but still well below the national average of 4.0 percent.

Local & State

Augusta councilors approve 2-way traffic downtown

by Keith Edwards July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

Water Street through the core of downtown Augusta has been one-way since 1945; changing it to two-way also is subject to state approval.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime

New York man found guilty of murder in Christmas slaying of two Augusta residents

by Betty Adams July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

David W. Marble Jr., 32, also known as ‘D-Money,’ was found guilty by a jury Thursday morning of murdering the couple as retribution for a drug-related burglary.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Jury to continue deliberations Thursday in David Marble murder trial

by Betty Adams July 18, 2018July 19, 2018

Marble, also known as ‘D-Money,’ is accused of shooting to death Eric Williams and Bonnie Royer on Christmas Day 2015 in Manchester.

Local & State

Central Maine officials urge calm amid rabies fears

by Jessica Lowell July 16, 2018July 16, 2018

Sensational encounters with rabid animals have been reported elsewhere in Maine, but few incidents have been noted here.

Local & State

As Augusta nears two-way traffic vote, dividing lines come in focus

by Keith Edwards July 16, 2018July 16, 2018

Concerns over traffic congestion in Augusta’s Water Street area are up against a drive for downtown revitalization efforts.

Life & Culture, Local & State

Influx of arts, events in downtown Augusta signals new push for activity

by Keith Edwards July 15, 2018July 15, 2018

Officials hope to draw more people downtown with riverfront concerts and other events, a new outdoor movie night, a growing number of large colorful murals and 6 new pieces of metal sculpture.

Maine Crime