In the race for mayor, David Rollins is unchallenged on the November ballot.

Samantha Smith, who traveled to the Soviet Union in the midst of the Cold War, died Aug. 25, 1985, in a plane crash.

Local real estate broker Kevin Judkins warned of unintended consequences, including concern that residential property owners — rather than big banks — could be hurt by it.

The council decided unanimously to accept City Manager William Bridgeo’s recommendation to continue the drop-off recycling program for another five years.

The bank considered alternatives but decided to demolish the building even though a city committee considered it historic.

A six-month trial of single-sort recycling expires this month and the city manager recommends the program be extended.

The proposed new ordinance would require the owners of vacant properties to obtain a vacant building registration permit from the city and pay a fee.

The national designation is needed to help bring federal funding for an Augusta Housing Authority project to convert it to senior housing.

Police unable to confirm whether it’s the same fox and await Warden Service’s examination of the animal.

Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes, including Northern Avenue, Leighton Road and Townsend Road.