Applications for the program that reduces taxes on primary residences are due April 1.
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Skowhegan man arrested in connection with February fatal shooting in Augusta
Billyjack Curtis, 51, was killed in the Feb. 2 shooting on Flagg Street.
UMaine trustees urged to keep downtown Augusta building
UMA faculty say the proposal to sell Handley Hall lacks details, prudent planning and should be halted.
Coast Guard boat to break ice on Kennebec River as flood risk rises Monday
The Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency said this weekend that the CGC Shackle would be stationed in Merrymeeting Bay, prepared to break ice upstream.
Winthrop, Monmouth, consider merging police departments
The neighboring towns already share a police chief and officers back each other up on calls.
3 men arrested after Augusta ATM burglaries, turned over to ICE
Police responded late Wednesday evening to reports of alarms going off at two credit unions.
Worried about PFAS in the Hallowell Water District water? Here’s what to know.
The latest tests show drinking water in Hallowell and some parts of Farmingdale has more PFAS than allowed under state regulations.
Allegations, prayers fly at Augusta school board meeting
Board member James Orr disputed allegations by Superintendent Martha Witham he violated the school board’s ethics policy.
Pittston voters expand select board, reject proposal to appoint road commissioner
Saturday’s special town meeting drew 175 voters.
Music, comedy offerings planned in central Maine
The Femmes of Rock are set to perform Waterville concert, take in an Eileen Jewell show in Waldoboro, Irish folk band Boxty plans Bath performance and comedian Juston McKinney to entertain folks in Waterville.