While the group is raising questions about a lion that was killed at the facility, state officials say it was handled properly.
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Augusta’s $59.7 million proposed city and school budget draws no public comment
Officials said budget changes could reduce the initially projected 5.23 percent property tax rate increase.
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New exhibit honors people who saved potential Holocaust victims
Rescuers, including August Felix Florin and Allegonda Balte-Peper, were “ordinary people put into extraordinary circumstances.”
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Waterville high school among 10 Maine schools to receive music grant for upcoming school year
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.
Posted inColumns, Liz Soares, Maine, News
Rude customers, bad words spoil trips to the grocery store
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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Augusta budget changes could benefit taxpayers
A public hearing on the proposed $59.7 million city and school budget is scheduled for Thursday.
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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.
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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.
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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.