City to consider ordinance banning ‘unreasonable solicitation.’
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Increasingly early ice-outs on Maine waters open up new environmental problems, experts say
As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that’s affecting everything from algae to moose.
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Skowhegan man who crashed through Augusta State Airport gate sentenced
Corey Adams was sentenced to pay more than $18,000 in restitution for damage to airport gate, police cruiser window he damaged at the time of his arrest December 2022 arrest.
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Activists say Maine public workers’ retirement system is failing to divest from fossil fuels
But the officials who decide how to invest the retirement funds of Maine’s government employees said fully divesting from fossil fuel companies would violate their constitutional duty.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
New 260-unit apartment complex approved in Augusta
Development of the market-rate apartments is expected to bring traffic to the intersection of Eight Rod and Old Belgrade roads.
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Augusta rejects new homeless shelter amid concerns for downtown safety
The Planning Board voted unanimously against a plan for a 40-bed homeless shelter after residents and business owners said it would be detrimental to the neighborhood.
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Augusta library to host talk on amphibian migration
AUGUSTA — Greg LeClair is set to present “Roads, Rain, and a Couple Thousand Amphibians — Call it a Big Night!” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Every spring, amphibians throughout the northeast undertake a migration on the scale of the wildebeest in […]
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Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast set for Augusta venue
AUGUSTA — The Travis Mills Foundation is set to hold its annual Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. The event is free, but veterans must sign up for tickets at travismillsfoundation.org. Each veteran is welcomed to bring one guest. Vietnam-era veterans hold a special […]
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Capital Area Technical Center recognizes February professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has named Olivia Johnson and Mikayla Monaghan its professionals of the month for February. This accolade acknowledges their exemplary dedication, leadership, and passion in their respective programs, according to a news release from the center. Johnson, a junior from Richmond who attends Richmond High School, is in the Medical/Veterinarian […]
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Dental health programs receive $5K to provide care to state’s veterans
The University of Maine at Augusta was recently awarded $5,000 to provide free dental hygiene services (cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatment) and basic restorative care (simple fillings) to veterans. The UMA Dental Health Programs at both the Lewiston and Bangor dental clinics has been a member of the Maine Veterans’ Dental Network for three years. Northeast […]