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Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Maine’s highest court to hear Viles, Hoover cases this week in Augusta

by Betty Adams May 6, 2017May 9, 2017

Several local, high-profile cases will be heard by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court starting Tuesday.

Business, Local & State, News

Former Statler Mill site in Augusta draws no response from housing developers

by Keith Edwards May 6, 2017May 6, 2017

Mayor David Rollins expressed confidence that the 20-acre property, acquired by the city for nonpayment of taxes in 2009, will be developed at some point.

Business, Local & State, News

Augusta councilors reject proposal to delay relicensing of quarrying, blasting operations

by Keith Edwards May 5, 2017May 5, 2017

Councilors voted 4-3 to reject the proposal, the latest action in a long-standing debate and dispute over blasting in McGee’s pit off West River Road.

Local & State, News

Heavy rain could lead to Kennebec River flooding, weather service says

by STAFF REPORT May 5, 2017May 5, 2017

A flood watch is in effect for parts of Maine and New Hampshire from 8 p.m. Friday until Saturday afternoon.

Local & State, News, Politics

Animal rights activists protest in Augusta over DEW Haven concerns

by Charles Eichacker May 5, 2017May 5, 2017

While the group is raising questions about a lion that was killed at the facility, state officials say it was handled properly.

Local & State, News

Augusta’s $59.7 million proposed city and school budget draws no public comment

by Keith Edwards May 4, 2017May 4, 2017

Officials said budget changes could reduce the initially projected 5.23 percent property tax rate increase.

Local & State, News

New exhibit honors people who saved potential Holocaust victims

by Jason Pafundi May 3, 2017May 4, 2017

Rescuers, including August Felix Florin and Allegonda Balte-Peper, were “ordinary people put into extraordinary circumstances.”

Local & State, News, Schools and Education

Waterville high school among 10 Maine schools to receive music grant for upcoming school year

by Jason Pafundi May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

The Little Kids Rock national nonprofit will provide $5,000 worth of musical instruments to the schools as part of a pilot program to increased music education in Maine.