Starting this weekend Fourth of July fireworks displays will adorn the night sky.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Refugees, landlords good for each other, experts say at Augusta forum
Learning how to communicate is the key to helping each other, advocates said.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Augusta shoplifting convict signed summons in teen sister’s name
Katelynn McLauglin, 24, was sentenced to six months in jail after she pleaded guilty to aggravated forgery and other charges.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Citizens group sues LePage to try to force release of Clean Election funding
The lawsuit urges a court to require the governor to sign an order freeing up campaign money that has already been set aside and promised to candidates.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Legislators vote to ease Maine’s proficiency-based education mandate, allow more ‘local control’
Rather than repeal the 6-year-old reform law altogether, the bill would let school districts choose between continuing proficiency-based standards or reverting to a traditional grading system.
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Augusta board recommends rules for medical pot caregivers operating out of homes
The rules still need City Council approval in order to take effect.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’ headed to LePage
The legislation would prohibit state-licensed medical or mental health professionals from seeking to change an underage person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine
Augusta’s downtown riverfront to feature concerts benefiting theater revival project
Mallett Brothers and Dustbowl Revival will play on Front Street in July, while Kennebec River Day and Brewfest are scheduled for Saturday.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man pleads no contest to sexual assault on child
A four-day jury trial of Derek Sterling was to start Tuesday, but the man instead was found guilty and was sentenced to 14 months of time already served in jail.
Posted inMaine
Traffic clogs Augusta’s Cony Circle after crash knocks SUV onto its side
The crash was reported around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Traffic returned to normal within 30 minutes.