The north end of the Front Street parking lot was closed Friday, possibly through the weekend, because of minor flooding from the Kennebec River.
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Federal agency sues Walmart over Augusta woman’s disability discrimination claim
Veronica Resendez said she was not offered open posts at the Waterville Walmart and was instead fired after she developed physical impairments.
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Augusta ponders possible Rines Hill bridge reconstruction options
Firefighters expressed a need to keep at least one lane of the bridge open so firetrucks can arrive quickly to deal with emergencies downtown and in nearby locations.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
New Jersey man sentenced for 2014 drug trafficking in Augusta
Otis Tosen will spend an initial six years behind bars, with an additional 10 years suspended.
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German consul general visits Augusta, promotes language, technology link with Cony
Ralf Horlemann talked at Lithgow Public Library about German educational programs available to students and teachers — and he brought beer.
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April showers may lead to flooding along Kennebec River
A Kennebec County official warned on Thursday morning about the flood risk.
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LePage vetoes extended funding for child abuse prevention program
The governor said the program duplicates others. Lawmakers had passed the extension nearly unanimously.
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West Gardiner couple indicted on fraud charges by grand jury
Jeffrey McKechnie, 56, and Karen L. McKechnie, 55, were among those indicted by the grand jury last week.
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Augusta man charged with stealing vehicles over several months
Carl Jackson, 25, was charged with six counts of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and five counts of felony theft, police said.
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New, higher-paying teacher contract up for vote in Augusta
Union officials say the new two-year contract could help make Augusta more competitive in pay with other school districts.