While no vote was taken Thursday, the council appears to support the city manager’s conclusion that the project is worth the risk of having to spend money later to comply with future state rules.
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Exercise readies emergency responders from Kennebec, Somerset, Sagadahoc counties for floods
Although the Kennebec River appears unlikely likely to flood severely this spring, planners are working to make sure they are prepared for the next big flood — whenever it happens.
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Two charged in Augusta Wal-Mart parking lot shooting incident plead to reduced charges
Frankie Dejesus, of Rochester, New York, received a two-year deferred disposition; and Samantha Tupper, of Augusta, was sentenced to five months in jail.
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Peace activists to hold concert Wednesday at UMA
The activists plan to share their thoughts on strategies for addressing the increased militarization of U.S. domestic and international policy.
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Gift of Howard Hill in Augusta comes with strings attached
In preparing to close on the deal and accept the gift of the land, an attorney flagged a provision of the project agreement as potentially obligating the city to spend money to stay in compliance with state regulations and policies.
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Bronx, NY, woman pleads guilty in Augusta to heroin trafficking
Erica Bowman will serve 18 months in prison after she was caught in the act of bagging heroin in the back bedroom of a residence on Weeks Mills Road in China.
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State seeks volunteers to help digitize Maine historical documents
The list of projects includes the Civl War diary of a member of the famed 20th Maine Volunteers to documents from 1777 on the capture of a fugitive slave.
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Refugees from Somalia, Iraq, Cambodia talk about their experiences at Augusta panel
The new Mainers spoke about why they left their home country and what it was like moving to a place they had only seen in their dreams, on TV and in pictures.
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Investigation continues into cellphone photo taken by court security officer in Augusta
No changes have taken place with regard to courtroom procedures by security personnel, but all have been made aware that the officer was placed on leave immediately.
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Augusta woman appeals 63-month sentence for tax fraud and identity theft
Joann C. Rittall’s case will be heard by a three-judge panel Wednesday in Boston.