The seven Democratic candidates for Maine governor take part in a televised event one week before the party primary.
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Augusta officials eye grant fund to help immigrant children join YMCA programs
Community Development Block Grant funds could allow more low-income new Mainer children to become members of the Augusta-based Y, officials said.
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Chelsea man in fair condition after crash in Augusta last week
Joey Cote, 29, crashed a car late Friday night while driving east on South Belfast Avenue.
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Pair of Democrats face off in Augusta area Senate District 15 primary race
Candidates John Glowa Sr. and Kellie Julia site experience and education in their bids to win the Democratic nomination for the central Maine district.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Augusta man back in prison after overdosing on heroin
Roger Linton II was on probation for a 2008 drunken driving manslaughter charge, when he violated conditions of release prohibiting drug use in April, prosecutors say.
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Democrat Adam Cote, top fundraiser in race for governor, enters homestretch with the most money
The latest reports show the Sanford attorney has raised more than $970,000, while Garrett Mason, a publicly financed candidate, is the top Republican fundraiser, with more than $736,000 in campaign funds, which includes $37,000 in private donations.
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Capital Area Technical Center names May Students of the Month
Cony’s Jasmine Bacon, Gardiner’s Bradley Phillis earn recognition.
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New floor gives advocates of Augusta’s Colonial Theatre something to build on
The downtown Augusta theater is closer to being safe for small groups of people, which will help fundraising efforts.
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States orders vape tent closed at medical marijuana trade show
The tobacco enforcement coordinator of the Maine Attorney General’s Office cites the state’s anti-smoking and marijuana laws in ordering the action at the event in Augusta.
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Police: Chelsea man seriously injured in Augusta car crash Friday night
Police haven’t identified the man, who was driving east on South Belfast Avenue when his car left the road.