Proponents of the change have said one-way traffic moves drivers through too quickly, which discourages pedestrians from walking in the area and makes it less likely they would shop downtown.
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Augusta frying pan attacker to spend 15 years behind bars
Kristopher Russ pleaded guilty Monday to numerous offenses, most of them committed in Augusta.
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Augusta woman sentenced in mail theft
Julie Meek stole envelopes with gift cards and cash while working for the U.S. Postal Service.
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Man charged with threatening behavior in Skowhegan, Augusta
Robert Mann faces new charges of assault and terrorizing in Kennebec County following an incident last month in Skowhegan that resulted in similar charges of threatening and assault.
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Pats gear sells briskly at Augusta sporting goods store after comeback Super Bowl win
About a dozen customers were waiting to enter Dick’s Sporting Goods when it opened at 9 a.m. on Monday.
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Augusta needs transportation options for senior citizens
It’s not easy to take the car keys away from an aging relative, and living in a rural state only magnifies the issue, writes Bob MacDougall.
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Frozen pipe closes Capital Judicial Center in Augusta
There’s not enough heat in the building to keep it open, according to a court system spokeswoman.
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Forum in response to KKK fliers set for Wednesday in Augusta
A panel discussion will be led by District Attorney Maeghan Maloney at the University of Maine at Augusta.
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Mainers ski, snowshoe, eat and socialize during Sunday table tour at Viles Arboretum in Augusta
The event was an annual fundraiser for the 224-acre arboretum.
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Downtown Augusta named to National Register of Historic Places
The designation is expected to help downtown building owners get funding help for renovations.