Morning rush hour snow meant slippery travel, but no major injuries, for drivers involved in a spate of accidents.
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Augusta to consider hiring engineering firm to examine blasting claims
Grandview neighbors say the mining operation damages their homes, which blasting company representatives deny.
Augusta man headed to jail for Gardiner arson
The blaze destroyed the camper trailer home of a family of five, but no one was home at the time of the fire.
Augusta man gets 5-year sentence for having baseball-size bag of cocaine
Donald E. Bowden will serve that term after he finishes 40 months for violating probation.
Skowhegan Savings Bank gives $30,000 toward Augusta theater project
The Colonial Theatre, located in downtown Augusta, was first opened in 1912 and has been vacant for decades, but an $8.5 million renovation is planned that is expected to take about two years.
Health care in Augusta provides stable base for senior citizens
To remain independent as long as possible and reduce the cost of health care, it’s important to have nearby services, writes Sara Grant.
Ku Klux Klan fliers shock residents in Augusta, Gardiner, Freeport neighborhoods
Augusta Police Chief Robert Gregoire said such fliers have been found in other parts of the country and an Augusta clergyman thinks the fliers are connected to the targeting of refugees.
Mainer’s video shows a time before supermarkets ruled the roost
Interviews capture a bygone era when small stores were a place for both groceries and fellowship.
Augusta to look into starting trolley-bus from State House to downtown
Proponents say a bus run could connect state workers to the downtown, providing a much needed spark for local businesses.
Video captures Sand Hill memories and Augusta’s Franco-American heritage
At one point, dozens of small markets dotted the landscape, creating a sense of community for mill workers and their families.