A city committee also is suggesting regulating in-home medical marijuana caregiver operations amid concern about a ‘Wild West’ legal atmosphere.
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Albion man imprisoned for 42 months for child pornography
Asher Gifford, who previously had been convicted of unlawful sexual contact with a 9-year-old girl, was convicted in January on nine counts of possessing sexually explicit images depicting children under 12.
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Somerville driver faces civil charge in October 2016 death of bicyclist
Dr. Carol Eckert died three days after she was struck by a pickup truck in Windsor driven by James Mayo, who is due in court Monday.
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Augusta City Council deems 4 buildings dangerous, orders their removal
The order includes the provision that if the owners fail to comply, the city can demolish the structures and bill the owners for the cost.
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Augusta neighbors worry about homeless, mentally ill under social-service plan
Mayfair neighborhood residents told the Planning Board they’re concerned about children’s safety under a proposal for a clothing bank, a toiletries pantry and a warming center to move to an Eastern Avenue church.
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Augusta officials to consider declaring 4 buildings ‘dangerous’
The derelict properties include a prominent, falling-down Civic Center Drive home that officials fear could lead to injuries.
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Augusta’s Fire Department headquarters closed during construction
Hartford Fire Station is undergoing a major renovation and getting an addition, construction of which began last week.
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New York man admits to role in central Maine drug conspiracy
The prosecution says Denton Worrell, who pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal drug charge, conspired to distribute heroin and cocaine base in the Augusta area.
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Augusta’s Vickery Cafe to depart downtown amid new owner’s plans
Developer Andrew LeBlanc plans to renovate the Water Street building, converting the vacant upper floor into apartments and small retail spaces at the street level.
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Tracking dogs sniff course set on Viles Arboretum grounds
The Augusta event was offered by the Dog Tracking Club of Maine on Sunday.