A LifeFlight helicopter pilot called in a report of a woods fire in east Augusta after midnight.
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Maine legislative leaders returning Wednesday to negotiate on key bills
Republicans and Democrats on the budget-writing committee are running out of time to reach deals.
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Augusta eyes plan to turn historic mill building into cultural hub
A proposal costing some $3 million at the city park envisions space for a heritage center, gallery or museum, a visitors center, a cafe or restaurant, and an addition to the building to provide restrooms.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta residents indicted on drug trafficking charges
A number of other people were indicted on various charges by a grand jury sitting in Kennebec County.
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Roundup: Memorial Day events in central Maine
Memorial day parades, ceremonies and other observances are taking place Sunday and Monday at communities throughout Kennebec, Somerset and Franklin counties.
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Merrill Lynch will have to pay for misguiding families saving for college
The brokerage must make $19 million in restitution, averaging $164 to Maine fund participants.
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Augusta tax increase shaved down under latest budget proposal
Cuts to spending for snow removal, schools and recreation are under consideration to reduce a tax increase from nearly 7 percent to just under 3 percent.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Waterville motel robber imprisoned 18 months for assaulting jail guards
Patrick E. Leblanc Jr., 22, was sentenced Thursday for assaulting two corrections officers at the Kennebec County jail.
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Sidney home invasion, hammer attack land man at least 20 years in prison
Dreaquan Foster, 23, of Providence, Rhode Island, was sentenced Thursday at the Capital Judicial Center after pleading guilty to charges related to the break-in and attack.
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Local students earn Lasell College degrees
Allen, Beneski and Celon were part of the college’s 164th commencement.