AUGUSTA — In the coming weeks, St. Michael Parish plans to help local single mothers who need assistance keeping up with the expenses of caring for their children. Large baskets will be stationed in the front of each parish church the weekends of Aug. 7-8 and 14-15 for parishioners and community members to drop off […]
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New law will provide tax relief to thousands of Maine seniors
Under the program designed to help seniors age in place, the state will pay property taxes for those 65 and older who qualify and agree to give the state a lien on their property for eventual repayment.
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Word on the Street: Floating patios get beautified as downtown Augusta efforts ramp up
Making ‘a little oasis and a very inviting space’ has been the aim with sidewalk floating patios, according to the Augusta Downtown Alliance director.
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Augusta woman’s run on ‘Jeopardy!’ comes to an end after two victories
Jamie Logan concluded a 3-day run on the game show Friday night, finishing second to a Virginia graduate student and taking home more than $50,000.
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Bill to remove veil of secrecy from Maine police surveillance tools advances
The measure sponsored by Rep. Charlotte Warren would repeal the law that effectively prohibits state police from answering any questions about troopers’ use of surveillance tools such as facial recognition technology.
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Citing an increase in dangerous driving, state police say crackdown is coming
Maine State Police say they will start targeted enforcement to curtail speeding, distracted driving and infractions like expired inspection and registration stickers, which have been overlooked since the pandemic began last year.
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Augusta firefighters administer COVID-19 vaccinations at Cony High School
Firefighters plan to offer additional clinics in the future, when they can get more vaccine.
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Maine’s top law enforcement official defends Trooper of the Year selection
Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck says a review found that the award, to an officer accused of racial profiling, was not meant to send a signal to the Black Lives Matter movement. A lawmaker who sought the review isn’t satisfied.
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New round of federal rent relief becomes available Monday
Applications for $200 million in new funding can be filed beginning at noon Monday.
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Committee endorses bill to require racial impact statements in all state legislation
The measure, sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland, would require bills be analyzed for how they might impact racial minorities and disadvantaged ethnic groups.