The city manager said the proposed $87.7 million budget would result in a 0.8% property tax decrease for Augusta property owners.
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Constitutional concerns raised about Augusta’s proposed aggressive solicitation ban
City councilors have been divided on the ordinance, which was proposed in response to concerns about aggressive, intimidating behavior.
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Steady rain across central Maine brings precautionary measures along the Kennebec River
With low-lying public spaces along the Kennebec River closed as a precaution following this week’s rain, officials are eying a storm next week that’s expected to bring rain and snow to the region.
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Update: Augusta councilors vote to confirm Lully as new police chief
Kevin Lully takes over as chief following the retirement of Jared Mills, who is set to become Augusta’s next city manager.
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Longtime officer appointed as police chief in Augusta
Kevin Lully, who worked his way up the ranks of Augusta Police Department for the last 29 years, has served as interim chief since November.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Lawsuit alleges founder of Special Olympics Maine sexually abused child for decades
An Augusta man says Melvin ‘Mickey’ Boutilier, who died in 2012, starting abusing him when he was a child in the 1960s.
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Augusta Board of Education moves past confusion, approves $38 million budget proposal
School officials are expected to present the proposed spending plan Tuesday to the City Council.
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Passenger train service through central Maine halted by representatives in Augusta
The bill would look at the feasibility of running a passenger rail between Portland and Bangor, with stops in Lewiston, Auburn, Waterville and just west of Augusta.
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UMaine Extension, Sea Grant to host citizen science trainings in April, May
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant are hosting a series of workshops for individuals interested in participating in the Signs of the Seasons citizen science project. The first training is scheduled for 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at Stimpson’s Point in Brunswick. Additional workshops will be held throughout April and […]
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Maine Legislature passes shoreland zoning bill giving municipalities ability to enforce and remediate violations
The legislation gives enforcement authority on new permits, restoration of shoreland and allows municipalities and Land Use Planning Commission the right to place a lien on property with unresolved violations.