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Ocean State Job Lot holds Augusta store grand opening
AUGUSTA — Ocean State Job Lot recently held a grand opening for its Augusta location at 42 Whitten Road. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Augusta Mayor Mark O’Brien and Ocean State Job Lot personnel. Festivities also included complimentary caricatures, photos with Santa, giveaways and a live broadcast with DJs from Cruisin’ 93.5. Located in […]
Maine rivers don’t flood despite heavy rain, high winds
The overnight storm caused power outages and canceled schools, but there was minimal flooding.
Healthy Communities of the Capital Area in Hallowell names new hire
Sarah Sims plans to contribute to building a healthier, more resilient food system for Maine.
CEO killing renews call to ban ghost guns in Maine
Similar bills restricting untraceable firearms have failed in the Democratic-controlled Legislature, but the political ground has shifted since last year’s mass shooting in Lewiston.
Augusta man arrested following search of Spring Street home
Police executed a search warrant early Thursday in a residential neighborhood, seizing narcotics and contraband.
Donald Trump named Time magazine’s Person of the Year
The president-elect rang in the honor at the New York Stock Exchange. It’s the second time he’s been given the recognition by the magazine.
Skowhegan Savings Bank announces Season of Giving recipients
Twenty $1,000 grants were awarded to local nonprofits.
Storm knocks out power to tens of thousands across Maine
Wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph led to power outages in central and eastern Maine, but there was less flooding than anticipated from Wednesday’s storm.
Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences, a record for one day
The president is under pressure to pardon broad swaths of people ahead of the incoming Trump administration.