Members cut the allotment by more than half after questioning the appraised price, creating concerns over damage to the board’s credibility.
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Billy Graham’s son urges Mainers to ‘vote for biblical values’
Franklin Graham holds a prayer rally in Augusta’s Capitol Park, but he doesn’t endorse specific candidates.
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It’s Worth the Trip: Great biking along the East Coast Greenway
A trail that will stretch all the way to Florida offers many highlights in Maine.
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Lawmakers say DHHS plan to build a forensic unit at Riverview lacks clarity
The plan for the 21-bed unit for patients who have committed crimes is aimed at regaining federal certification for the state psychiatric hospital and the $20 million in annual funding that goes with it.
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Birding: Cranes find new breeding ground in Maine
The sandhill crane is generally known to breed in western Canada.
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Kennebec Rail Trail offers retreat in state’s capital
The river path stretches for 6 1/2 miles through Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale and Gardiner.
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Fourth suspect in Wal-Mart parking lot shooting held without bail
A probation officer says Samantha E. Tupper, 24, of Augusta, needs to be placed in a ‘long-term inpatient addiction recovery program.’
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New food pantry to help hungry Augusta children
Volunteers with the Augusta Boys and Girls Club will be at Buker Community Center for the summer food program.
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Old Orchard Beach man convicted of killing his grandmother seeks new trial
Derek Poulin was convicted last July of murder and arson in the 2012 death of 61-year-old Patricia Noel.
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Augusta Lithgow Library renovation project nears completion this month
Officials say the newly renovated and expanded city library should reopen to the public in mid-August, well ahead of initial projections.