The bill, introduced by State Rep. Matthew Pouliot of Augusta, addresses concerns raised after parents found a sex offender had posted photos of their children in public on social media sites.
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Four people arrested at CMP’s Augusta headquarters during solar power protest
Prior to the protest, the Quaker Meetings group said they were organizing “the first-of-its-kind Solar Counterlobby” against Central Maine Power’s efforts “to undermine solar power in Maine.”
Front Street in Augusta re-opens for first time since flooding
The riverfront street had been closed since Jan. 13 as icy water from the Kennebec River flooded the area following an unexpected ice jam.
Shoveling snow, building community motivate new volunteer group
Augusta volunteers shovel out walkways for those unable to shovel.
Augusta area business leaders celebrated at Kennebec Chamber awards
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce names its 2018 business leaders at annual Kenney Awards.
Augusta District Court building being razed
The property was purchased last month by Kennebec Savings Bank.
Icebreakers continue working way up Kennebec River
The four U.S. Coast Guard cutters, including a 140-foot vessel, hope to make it up to the bridge in Richmond this weekend after encountering thick ice near Chop Point in Woolwich.
‘Historical forest park’ eyed for land overlooking State House complex
The proposed plan for Augusta’s city-owned Howard Hill includes trails, scenic overlooks, parking and picnic areas, but it will need fundraising efforts.
Broken-down truck causes temporary closure of Interstate 95 off-ramps in Augusta
More information about what caused the breakdown on Civic Center Drive wasn’t available immediately from the police.
Flood warning re-issued for Kennebec as river continues to rise
Cold weather Wednesday night caused additional ice to flow downstream and accumulate in Augusta.