You don’t have to go far to get more examples of the growing rudeness and self-absorption of so many Americans, writes Liz Soares.
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Phoning girlfriend from Augusta jail costs inmate 20 months
Derek D. Taylor, 33, of Norridgewock, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Augusta to violating conditions of release.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta budget changes could benefit taxpayers
A public hearing on the proposed $59.7 million city and school budget is scheduled for Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Farmers at Augusta market learn to grow in any weather
After making it through a drought last year, the farmers say they rely on patience and diversity to make sure they have the goods.
Posted inLocal & State, News
4 candidates to run as write-ins for Augusta school board
Roger Mackbach, Holly Kiidli, Pia Holmes and Kevin Lamoreau have all filled out the paperwork at city hall so they can run as write-ins for the June election.
Posted inLocal & State, News
New Augusta courthouse due to get 3 more judges’ chambers
Some of the newer chambers will be shared by judges who are sitting temporarily in Augusta and active retired judges who are not working full-time.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta court security officer quits over cellphone photo
Joel Eldridge, who had worked for the county for 18 years, was the subject of an investigation after he took the photo while attorneys were out of the room.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta blasting remains an issue even as one company’s license is renewed
City council has agreed to spend up to $15,000 to hire an expert to study the issue in hopes of helping neighbors who complain about blasting.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Climate Change marchers in Augusta call for politicians, others to protect Maine resources
The gathering was one of many such events held nationwide to draw attention to effects of climate change and presidential policies.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
KFC on Western Avenue in Augusta closes
The other KFC in Augusta, which shares a building with Taco Bell at 300 Civic Center Drive and is accessed from Darin Drive, remains open.