At least one employee is concerned about communication with workers; consultants said the high levels of asbestos are embedded in dirt and dust and pose low risk of entering the air.
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Eddington man arrested after police pursuit in Augusta
Benjamin J. Mooreside was arrested after allegedly traveling more than 70 mph on Western Avenue, then eluding police after crashing his vehicle and escaping on foot.
Takeaways on building strong economy in central Maine
At Wednesday’s Central Maine Business Breakfast in Augusta, experts talked about what it takes to build a strong regional economy in central Maine. (Internet access helps.)
Robert Nash focus of April 6 presentation
Free event will be held at Lithgow Library in Augusta.
Sidney Historical Society to host talk April 9
Capt. Jonathan Bratten, historian for the National Guard, will give “A History of Camp Keyes”
Augusta bicyclist pleads guilty to criminal threatening
Joshua A. Veilleux, accused of demanding money and threatening to stab a man outside Walgreens in Augusta, was sentenced Tuesday to 48 days in jail.
3 sentenced for dealing drugs in Augusta, Waterville
In separate cases, two New York men and a Hallowell man were deemed guilty of dealing illegal drugs.
Chili Chowder Challenge winners announced
More than 850 people voted for their favorite chilis, chowders, with more than $33,000 raised.
Somerset County 911 dispatch services to drop Augusta, Hallowell
The Regional Communications Center in Skowhegan services 19 Kennebec County towns as well as all of Somerset County.
Investment, initiative continue to reshape downtown Augusta
Seven weeks after opening their doors, the owners of Huiskamer Coffee House on Water Street say the activity and investment in the downtown neighborhood made opening their business an easy decision.