Tristan Morton’s essay on ‘The Stars and Stripes Forever’ by John Phillip Sousa placed second nationally in Daughter of the American Revolution’s essay contest for the sixth grade.
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Gov. Mills sued over alleged violation of Freedom of Access Act
The lawsuit, from the editor of a conservative media outlet, seeks the release of information regarding Gov. Mill’s schedule during the December storm that wreaked havoc in Maine.
Central Maine celebrates the 4th of July
Check out our listing of 4th of July events.
Lewiston woman indicted in Litchfield murder case
Shari Allimah indicted on charge of murder of Gerald Marin on May 10 in Litchfield.
Police: Man charged with sexually assaulting woman on Kennebec River Rail Trail
The suspect in the alleged Monday morning incident, James W. Oliver, was arrested on charges of gross sexual assault, criminal threatening and unlawful sexual contact.
Augusta hires away Waterville assistant city manager
William Post, 53, has worked in municipal and county government for 28 years, including as a municipal manager in Bowdoinham, Rockport and Waldoboro, and as a county administrator for Sagadahoc and Knox counties.
Supreme Court ruling could affect Maine communities’ policies about homeless campers
Some cities said they do not anticipate any immediate changes in response to Friday’s ruling, including in Augusta.
Photos: Like father, like daughter, 2 generations run the trails in Augusta
Scout Boudreau was only 19 months old in 2011 when her father completed a 5K trail run at Bond Brook Recreation Area while pushing her in a stroller. This week, she returned to complete the course under her own power.
New Augusta group to make plan to help homeless, better coordinate city resources
A facilitator hopes to have strategic plan in about seven months to more efficiently and effectively help homeless people in the Augusta area.
Augusta library accepting donations for book sale
AUGUSTA — The Friends of Lithgow Library seek donations of gently used fiction, biographies, cookbooks, gardening and craft books, blu-ray, DVDs, and children’s books. Textbooks, encyclopedias, VHS or cassette tapes, or anything in poor condition cannot be accepted, nor anything with dust, mold, stained or torn pages, or notes in the margins. Donations should be […]