The No on 1 campaign had not provided the full roster of 10 volunteer counters for the first two and a half days of the statewide recount, but said a full contingent was working Wednesday afternoon.
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Janet Mills, Josh Tardy nominated for Maine attorney general post
Democrats and Republicans, who also split over the choice for state treasurer, will select the constitutional officers when they convene for a joint session of the Legislature on Wednesday.
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Ballot by ballot, recount of marijuana legalization vote begins in Augusta
The review of as many as 700,000 ballots from roughly 500 communities could delay implementation of the law even if the results are not overturned.
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Young, old all aboard for holiday train show
Model railroaders of all ages make tracks for the Maine State Museum’s annual event.
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Augusta attracts 3 chain restaurants
Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Taco Bell and an International House of Pancakes are expected to open in the coming months.
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Augusta fire station’s completion pushed to mid-February
The first new fire station in the city in more than 50 years is slightly behind schedule.
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About 80 vendors sell wares at Augusta’s Maine Made Crafts fair
The show continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the civic center.
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Augusta weighs temporary ban on recreational marijuana businesses
Like other communities in Maine, it will consider a moratorium to give it time to prepare for legalization.
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Some Mainers deliver turkey dinners; others exercise for charity
Volunteers bring 173 meals to housebound residents in the Augusta and Gardiner area, while the Turkey Warm-up raises $600.
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Augusta man charged with 7 driving offenses after chase, crash
Blyn Eric Nadeau is accused of leading police on a chase that reached speeds over 100 mph and ended after he crashed into a ditch.