A bill to increase reimbursement rates for group homes serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is among those that became law over LePage’s objection.
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Despite fundraising crunch, Festival de la Bastille begins Friday in Augusta
The two-day fete put on by Le Club Calumet features music, dance, fireworks and is set to begin Friday.
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Lawmakers endorse sweeping medical marijuana reforms
By a wide margin, legislators override a veto by Gov. Paul LePage to push forward changes in the state’s medical marijuana industry.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Free online burn permits to continue after LePage veto overruled
The measure spells out requirements on private companies issuing burn permits in Maine, which has been in dispute for some time.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Augusta area police help Sidney girl celebrate birthday after friends are no-shows
A day earlier, none of the 8-year-old’s friends made it to the party, so Augusta Police turned up with a birthday cake and more.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Kennebec County courts June 28-July 3, 2018
A roundup of cases closed June 28-July 3, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Posted inCommunity
Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2018 raises more than $80,000
Proceeds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s youth mentoring programs.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell and Augusta.
Posted inCommunity
Cony High School honor roll
Students recognized for academic honors for the fourth quarter.
Posted inMaine
Augusta sets record-high temperature on Thursday as hot spell continues
However, the National Weather Service was forecasting cooler temperatures starting Friday.