Existing city ordinances and state laws balance the need to protect the public and allow free speech, officials said.
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Augusta school board boosts pay for technical center instructors to attract more applicants
One year of experience in the field now equates to one year of teaching, resulting in pay increases of $3,000 to $17,500 for some.
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Swine & Stein Brewfest returns to Gardiner’s Water Street with new fermentory drinks
Craft beverages, food and games are expected to take over Water Street for the annual Oktoberfest-style event that draws hundreds of people from across Maine and beyond to downtown Gardiner.
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Washington state man travels 3,263 miles to mark grave of ancestor who fought in American Revolution
Family members and others gathered Sunday to honor William Dorr, who is buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Augusta.
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Shakespeare company to present Poe Experience in Augusta Oct. 8
People can begin the Halloween season with a free night out when Recycled Shakespeare Company presents The Poe Experience, set for 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 at the South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. in Augusta. One night of chilling tales and Gothic poetry by Edgar Allan Poe will be brought to life in […]
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Central Maine nonprofits teach children about the outdoors at annual MaineFest in Augusta
The event took place Saturday and organizers expected around 300 participants.
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Martha Ballard admirers seek to deliver monument to midwife in Augusta
Memorial at Mill Park in Augusta would pay tribute to pioneer who delivered more than 800 babies in what is now central Maine.
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Augusta library to host Pondtown Poets Oct. 14
The community is invited to hear and share poetry about life in Maine.
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Augusta fort plans period games during Tavern Night Oct. 14
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western’s second annual Tavern Night is set for 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct 14 at the S & W Howard Store & Tavern, 16 Cony St. The ticketed event costs $50 per person $75 per couple. Each person will receive one shilling and 12 pence to purchase a drink and participate in […]
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Maine Maple Fall Fest set for Oct. 7, 8
Members of the Maine Maple Producers Association plan to host the fourth annual Maine Maple Fall Fest on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8. More than 25 sugarhouses across the state will welcome visitors for seasonal activities like pony rides, corn mazes and apple picking, as well as offer a wide variety of local maple products […]