After five people were arrested at a triad of houses in the towns of China and Belgrade, details are emerging such as fake marijuana license cards and expensive Armani jackets.
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At swearing-in ceremony, Augusta councilors pledge to work hard, make residents proud
Augusta city councilors and school board members elected in November took their oaths of office on Thursday.
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Capital Area Technical Center spotlights Augusta student
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has named Isaiah Schleis-Hooyman of Augusta, a senior at Cony High School, as the Professional of the Month for December. Schleis-Hooyman, a second-year student in the Computer Technology program, has consistently showcased exceptional skills and commitment, according to a news release from the center. Embracing the diverse opportunities within […]
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United Way’s 211 Helpline receives $10K donation
United Ways of Maine’s 211 Maine program has received a $10,000 donation from Central Maine Power. 211 Maine became a statewide service in 2006. Since then, the program has fielded more than one million calls from individuals looking for help for themselves or someone they know. The most common needs from callers to 211 Maine […]
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Commission unveils strategic plan to elevate state’s artistic landscape
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission’s latest strategic plan is a comprehensive roadmap designed to fortify and champion the state’s artistic heritage over the next five years. The journey of the plan started in 2021, anchored in the commitment to understanding the perspectives of Mainers. Through conversations with artists, organizations, community leaders and cultural entities […]
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Courthouses in Augusta, Portland reopen after bomb threats prompt evacuations
The threats came a day after Maine’s State House and several others across the country were targeted with hoax bomb threats that authorities say were sent by the same group, highlighting what legislative leaders say is a “concerning and unacceptable trend.”
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Maine State House evacuated as state capitols across U.S. face bomb threats
About 300 people were ordered out of the Maine State House because of the hoax bomb threat Wednesday afternoon, on the first day of a new legislative session.
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Department asks Mainers to seek licensed arborist for tree-related tasks
AUGUSTA — Following the recent storm that wreaked havoc on trees across Maine, particularly conifers, it is crucial to engage licensed arborists for tree-related tasks such as trimming and removing fallen or leaning trees, according to a news release from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. When seeking the services of an arborist — […]
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Fire damages second floor of Gardiner home
While the fire was knocked down in less than an hour, the home on Fountain Street suffered fire and smoke damage.
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West Gardiner mom gives birth to central Maine’s first baby of 2024
Brooke Brann gave birth to her son, Shiloh, at 9:31 a.m. on Monday, New Year’s Day.