The biennial event wrapped up its third iteration on Sunday, and lasted for three days.
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Greater Augusta Area Back to School Program hosts sixth annual backpack giveaway
The program, held Sunday at the Augusta Civic Center, featured haircuts, eye screenings, martial arts demonstrations and health food courtesy of Hannaford.
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Hidden charges, denied claims: Medical bills leave patients confused, frustrated, helpless
‘Facility fees’ – charges assessed simply for having a procedure done in a hospital – are increasingly contributing to surprisingly large bills.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
In their own words: Nine Mainers talk about their medical billing nightmares
To get a clearer understanding of the medical billing frustrations that affect so many people, we invited readers to share their billing and insurance problems with us. More than 100 people did. Here are nine of their stories. BRIAN AND EVELYN ROACH Evelyn Roach of Gray gave birth to her first child in October. Eamon […]
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Photos: Skowhegan Fair wraps up another season
Skowhegan State Fair, which wrapped up its 10-day run Saturday, hosted three demolition derbies among its other offerings, including the final smash-’em-up event on Friday, and some harness racing on Saturday. Photos taken by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
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Simon West chosen to represent District 2 on the Gardiner City Council
Simon West, 35, was the only candidate interested in filling out the unfinished term of Kerstin Gilg, who resigned at the end of June because he was moving out of Gardiner.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Augusta police teach educators, public how to respond to active shooters
The state’s Department of Education doesn’t offer training for active shooter situations. Local authorities like the Augusta police have been rising to meet the need.
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As housing crunch persists, central Maine leaders chip away at problem one project at a time
Several efforts are underway in Augusta and Waterville to provide more affordable housing options, but until then the two cities together are short of such housing by more than 1,800 units.
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Thomas College announces online tuition discount for Portland municipal workers
The agreement with the city of Portland is the latest announced by the college as it secures similar arrangements with other large Maine employers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
State investigation finds Augusta officer justified in 2019 shooting of city man
A report by the Office of the Maine Attorney General states Officer Sabastian Guptill was acting in self-defense when he shot and wounded an Augusta man who was wanted for a domestic violence assault charge in Farmington.