AUGUSTA — To commemorate the Year of the Fort, people can explore the S & W Howard Store on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Fort Western through artisan demonstrations during the day and an evening at the S & W Howard Store & Tavern at 16 Cony St. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the […]
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Natural Resources Council of Maine elects new members to board of directors
Augusta-based group welcomes Sam Day, Anthony Eames, Diana McDowell and David O. Schylling.
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Maine Department of Agriculture announces critical staff hires
Department welcomes Ronda Steciuk, Matthew Boucher, Gus Nelson and Shane Bacon.
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Driver who struck, killed 3 pedestrians in Augusta crash admits to charges
Robert Santerre of Chelsea said he fell asleep at the wheel before his car went off Cony Road and struck and killed Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, Rosalyn Jean and 1-year-old Vada-Leigh Peaslee.
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Ex-Chipotle employee claims she is being blacklisted by company
A former employee of the now-closed Augusta restaurant who was working to start a union there says she was only able to get an interview at the Auburn store after using an email that Chipotle Mexican Grill did not recognize, and once she got an interview she was notified she would not be rehired.
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Augusta police arrest alleged rapist in Oregon
Damien Sanchez, 26, of Roseburg, Oregon, was arrested recently on a warrant related to an alleged assault at an Augusta hotel.
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Augusta student represents Maine at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation
Kristin Merrill of Augusta was one of 100 young women selected to attend the 75th American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation session, held July 23-30 in Washington, D.C. As part of the premier ALA program, two outstanding high school seniors are selected to represent their respective state as “senators” at ALA Girls Nation after participating in […]
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Augusta declares historic Kennebec Arsenal property dangerous
City Council votes to require owner and would-be developer of prominent but neglected riverside property to address concerns in 90 to 150 days.
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Bates College names area students to dean’s list
LEWISTON — The following area students have been named to the 2022 winter. dean’s list at Bates College. They are Nathan Berry of Augusta, Evan Wells of Gardiner, Ed Zuis of Monmouth, Sam Sheaffer of Hallowell, and Emma Christman of Litchfield. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or […]
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Relatives of 3 killed while walking in Augusta last year say consequences for driver too light
Family members of the late Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, Rosalyn Jean and Vada-Leigh Peaslee say they are seeking justice and a change to how manslaughter charges are brought in Maine.