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Head-on crash reported on North Belfast Avenue in Augusta

by Staff REport June 20, 2017June 21, 2017

Traffic is down to one lane in the area as emergency teams respond to the scene near the intersection with Cross Hill Road.

Maine, News

Former local radio personality ‘Roadhouse Lou’ to spend 76 hours in Augusta dog kennel

by Jason Pafundi June 19, 2017June 19, 2017

The fundraiser for the Kennebec Valley Humane Society is to generate money to help pay for medical procedures for injured, abused or neglected animals.

Maine, News, Politics

Online open burn permit bill progresses

by Jessica Lowell June 19, 2017June 19, 2017

The emergency bill is intended to allow municipalities to use online services other than the state’s to issue burn permits free of charge for residents.

Maine, News

Augusta signs city manager to 3-year contract renewal

by Keith Edwards June 18, 2017

William Bridgeo has managed the city for 19 years and plans to stick around for at least three more.

Business, Maine, News

Two electric car charging stations installed at Augusta’s State House parking garage

by Charles Eichacker June 16, 2017June 16, 2017

The two public chargers that were unveiled Friday join about 120 others that are available around the state, mostly along the coast and in metropolitan areas.

Maine, News

Former Portland man triumphs over addiction problems, federal convictions to become attorney

by Betty Adams June 16, 2017June 16, 2017

Christopher Poulos was admitted to the Maine Bar on Friday in a ceremony at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.

Maine, News

Augusta to acquire run-down apartment buildings on State, Bridge streets

by Keith Edwards June 16, 2017June 16, 2017

City Manager William Bridgeo recommended acquiring both of them to try to improve the properties themselves, as well as the neighborhoods that surround them.