A project to improve water quality for years to come at the popular lake is going swimmingly, the Worromontogus Lake Association reports.
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Togus Pond to receive dayslong chemical treatment in battle against algae
The aluminum sulfate treatment aims to protect the pond for years to come, as organizers hope the effort becomes ‘a shining example of how to restore a lake in Maine.’
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At Cabin in the Woods, veterans find stability and community
`You’re always welcome there,’ said a resident of the development, which provides permanent housing for homeless veterans. `Veterans stick together.’
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Augusta considers restricting moorings, docks on Togus Pond
Draft proposal under consideration by City Council would require people to own lakefront property to have a mooring on the increasingly popular pond.
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Augusta sewage testing shows area’s highest coronavirus count in two years
A May 11 sample of wastewater collected by Greater Augusta Utility District showed a spike in the prevalence of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Home, outbuildings destroyed in hot, fast-moving fire in Pittston
The cause of the fire that destroyed a home and outbuildings at 11 East Pittston Road on Monday was an unpermitted outdoor burn that got out of control, officials said.
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Morning fire destroys garage, two vehicles in Augusta
Official: City Fire Department investigating cause of fire, although there is no indication of foul play.
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Fishing facility construction causes temporary road closure in Augusta
South Belfast Avenue only expected to be closed Tuesday. Augusta Police Chief Jared Mills says the closure could be extended, however, if unforeseen circumstances arise.
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Maine VA dedicates Fisher House, a home to lodge veterans’ families in Augusta
The ceremony was delayed over a year due to restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Front-line defense: How Togus got ahead of coronavirus, keeping its campus transmission-free
Given its history of emergency response and dealing with diseases such as tuberculosis, H1N1 and Ebola, Togus VA was uniquely suited to address the pandemic.