The celebration concluded on Saturday with a chicken barbecue and activities for children.
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Authorities say unattended candle started fire at Augusta home
Firefighters and residents were able to stop the fire after it was reported Friday night at 13 Rolands Way.
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Augusta police probe report of man who robbed motel with baseball bat
The robbery was reported around 1:30 a.m. Friday at the Super 8 motel, at 395 Western Ave.
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Influx of cats, kittens, leads Augusta shelter to temporarily waive adoption fees
The Kennebec Valley Humane Society says it was hit this week with an influx of 38 new cats and kittens in just a 14-hour period.
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American Legion Post 2 to hold benefit yard sale July 21
Proceeds will be used toward a new roof.
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Inland Hospital awards Community Benefit grants
More than $60,000 awarded to nonprofit organizations and schools in its hospital service area.
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Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell and Augusta.
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Family tells NY man to ‘rot in hell’ during sentencing for Augusta man’s killing
Aubrey Armstrong, 29, of Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, was sentenced Friday morning to 30 years in prison in connection with the death of Joseph Marceau, who was killed in November 2015.
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St. Lawrence University dean’s list
Students recognized for academic achievement for the spring semester.
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Experts say grubs infesting Augusta grass can be overcome
The City Council was told a combination of pesticides, alternate grass varieties and other techniques can solve the problem that has turned many of the city’s formerly green spaces brown.