A widespread power outage, legalized marijuana, bedbugs and a video rant posted on Facebook topped the news for year.
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Torn-down Augusta buildings could pave way for sale, tax roll additions
The city this fall had dilapidated buildings on abutting lots at 11 State St. and 15 Morton Place torn down and now is looking to sell the lots.
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Augusta blaze destroys Outlet Road home
Two people escaped without injury from the blaze, which started after 11 p.m. Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Independent lawmakers gain clout in Augusta with staff, office space
With 5 leaving their parties in 2017, the group could hold more sway on key issues such as Medicaid expansion and recreational marijuana.
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Augusta sewer tank gets redesign amid visual worries
New renderings of the 1-million-gallon tank planned along Augusta’s riverfront have allayed concerns some people initially had with the project, official say.
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Central Maine resources for homeless increase, but so does demand
At a shelter in Waterville and other services in Augusta, a combination of factors such as housing, drugs and job losses are leading to full facilities that continue to expand.
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Funding to expand gas collection at Hatch Hill landfill approved
Augusta plans to convert landfill gas into electricity in the proposed new system.
Posted inMaine Crime
Man arrested for possessing firearm at Augusta gun show calls incident ‘big misunderstanding’
Ignazio Falcone, a licensed firearms dealer, continued doing business after a domestic violence charge resulted in a protection order barring him from possessing firearms.
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Augusta councilors approve marijuana moratorium
Councilors vote 5-3 to ban recreational marijuana commercial activity for six months.
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Affordable-housing plan at old mill site draws Augusta neighbors’ concerns
Neighbors and Planning Board members said they’re troubled about traffic and safety issues in a proposal for 29 units of affordable housing on part of the city-owned former Statler mill site.