The powerful storm buried the region under wet, heavy snow by midday Thursday, knocking out electricity to tens of thousands.
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City opens warming center at Augusta Civic Center due to storm
The Augusta Civic Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
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Watch: Ahead of storm, CMP restores power to thousands after outage in central Maine
A fallen tree in Farmingdale knocked out power to thousands of Central Maine Power customers Wednesday, hours ahead of the arrival of a powerful early spring snowstorm.
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Waterville man pleads not guilty to murdering co-worker at Damon’s Beverage as new details emerge
Spridal Hubiak, 21, who is charged in the death of Angela Bragg, 52, of Waterville, on Dec. 27, 2023, is seen in video footage stabbing the victim, according to a police affidavit.
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Augusta’s Bangor Street to be reduced to 3 lanes for pedestrian safety improvements
The proposed project, to start in 2026, would eliminate a traffic light now at the intersection of Bangor and Quimby streets.
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Antique appraisal fair to benefit Friends of Lithgow Library
AUGUSTA — An antique appraisal fair is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Lithgow Public Library Community Meeting Room, 45 Winthrop St. A donation to the Friends of Lithgow Library is required for each appraisal. People are asked to bring no more than five items, and no glass or china unless it […]
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St. Michael School lists honor roll students
AUGUSTA — St. Michael School has announced its third trimester honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 5 — High honors: Evan Gosselin, Jocelyn Haskell, CoraRuth Longley, Luke Lord, Chandler Nicknair, Lucien Radonis and Brady Small. Honors: Ryder Jean, Michael Jaquillard, Creek Nelson, Hunter Pickrell, Mila Smith, Hannah Sousa, Ava Sweeney and Evelyn […]
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Scholarships, awards presented at 2024 Cony High School graduation
AUGUSTA — Cony High School’s class of 2024 graduation was held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the Augusta Civc Center. The following awards, prizes and scholarships were presented during Cony Award Assemblies and Class Day Alice Reynolds Scholarship: Brandon Mastrianno Alison Rollins Lucas Scholarship: Joshua Kidd Arion Music Award for a deserving member […]
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Augusta’s proposed budget calls for increased spending, with property taxes expected to decrease
The city manager said the proposed $87.7 million budget would result in a 0.8% property tax decrease for Augusta property owners.
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Constitutional concerns raised about Augusta’s proposed aggressive solicitation ban
City councilors have been divided on the ordinance, which was proposed in response to concerns about aggressive, intimidating behavior.