We apparently live in a country heavily populated with people who have no critical thinking skills whatsoever, writes Liz Soares.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta officials ponder what to do with $796K in added state education funding
A draft proposal put together by Ralph St. Pierre, the city’s finance director and assistant city manager, proposes to appropriate half the new state funding for schools.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man charged with terrorizing after allegedly saying he wanted to ‘fillet bad people’ in Hallowell alley
Christopher Knapp, 38, also was charged with refusing to submit to arrest and reckless conduct Saturday night when the city was packed for Old Hallowell Day.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Child pornographer Wade Hoover loses bid to lower 60-year sentence for sexually assaulting boys
The former Augusta man is serving a 40-year federal term for producing and possessing child pornography.
Posted inMaine, News
Cobby’s Carnival set for Wednesday in Augusta
The carnival, which runs from 4 to 8 p.m. in Mill Park, is in memory of Sylvester Cobbs, a popular community volunteer who died in 2013.
Posted inMaine, News
Paper-shredding truck crashes into wall in Augusta
Police said the driver got out to start the truck’s shredding machine when it apparently slipped into gear and moved across the street.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Socialists meet to form Socialist Party in Augusta
The founding convention was designed to identify the goals of the party and start to shape an electoral strategy and talk about campaigns.
Posted inMaine, News
Businessman offers $20K as matching donation to eradicate bedbugs in Augusta
A recent newspaper article about the bedbug situation in the city prompted the anonymous donor to offer his money to help address the problem and prompt others to contribute to do so.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine furniture maker’s craft on display in Augusta
‘Thos. Moser: Legacy in Wood’ opens Saturday at the Maine State Museum, showcasing the art and designs of Thomas Moser, who left academic life 45 years ago to make furniture.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Red Barn owner settles noise complaint with city of Augusta
Laura Benedict, who posted an inaccurate video online complaining about the city’s action, has apologized, paid the city $200 and signed a consent agreement.