By a wide margin, legislators override a veto by Gov. Paul LePage to push forward changes in the state’s medical marijuana industry.
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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.
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.
Kennebec County courts June 28-July 3, 2018
A roundup of cases closed June 28-July 3, 2018, at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2018 raises more than $80,000
Proceeds to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s youth mentoring programs.
Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell and Augusta.
Cony High School honor roll
Students recognized for academic honors for the fourth quarter.
Augusta sets record-high temperature on Thursday as hot spell continues
However, the National Weather Service was forecasting cooler temperatures starting Friday.
West Gardiner man gets 2-year prison term for cocaine trafficking
Dylan N. Hendsbee initially told police that his pants — where the drugs and cash were found — belonged to someone else.
Augusta man imprisoned three years for child pornography
Blaine S. Baker pleaded guilty Monday after officers doing a probation checks found child pornography images on his cellphone.