People testified on behalf of mental health services as state Appropriation and Finance Committee hold public hearing for the governor’s budget.
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Mistrial declared in sexual assault case of Windsor man after jury deadlocks
A jury could not reach a unanimous verdict at the conclusion of two-day trial on charges that man sexually assaulted girl
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Kennebec County qualifies for federal funding related to December storm repairs
Kennebec County can now apply for federal assistance for repairs caused by the Dec. 18 storm.
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Officials release name of driver in Monday’s interstate crash in Augusta
Jack Duncan, 19, of Newcastle, was identified as the man critically injured Monday in crash on Interstate 95 in Augusta.
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Gymnastics competition raises nearly $30K for Travis Mills Foundation
AUGUSTA — The seventh annual Never Give Up, Never Quit Gymnastics Invitational, held Jan. 27 at the Augusta Armory, was the most successful in the event’s history, raising $29,364 for the post-9/11 recalibrated veterans and their families served at the Travis Mills Foundation Veterans Retreat in Rome. Carol Brewer, meet director of Decal Gymnastics in […]
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Statewide program adds free student loan repayment counseling
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine staff are offering free student loan repayment counseling in addition to classes and coaching in financial education. Counseling is for individuals who are struggling to repay student loans or: • Have a loan that is past due or in default; • need assistance choosing a repayment plan; • want to […]
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Interstate 95 crash in Augusta sends Newcastle man, 19, to hospital with life-threatening injuries, police say
More than 20 crashes were reported Monday on I-95 after a sudden snowfall Monday morning.
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About $600K available to state growers to pursue innovation
The deadline for grant proposals of up to $100K per project is Monday, March 18.
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Augusta city officials ponder future of Augusta Civic Center
Officials say the 50-year-old building is showing its age and needs refurbishment to continue as a regional economic driver.
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Adult Prom to benefit Cony Project Graduation March 23
AUGUSTA — An Adult Prom to raise money for Cony High School’s class of 2024 Project Graduation is set for 5-11 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Augusta Civic Center at 76 Community Drive. The 21-and-older event includes a silent auction. Tickets cost $65 per person, $120 per couple and $500 for a table of […]