Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.
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Court ‘blitz’ underway in effort to tackle backlog of criminal cases in Kennebec County
The caseload in Kennebec County courts is 67% higher than it was pre-pandemic, with 2,343 cases pending.
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Two injured in head-on collision on I-95 in Augusta
A motorist who was traveling the wrong way when involved in the crash is suspected of driving under the influence, police said.
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Central Mainers help homeless community through new sleeping bag swap
Augusta-area volunteers wash the wet, dirty sleeping bags at their homes, then return them so the clean, dry bags can then be recirculated back to other homeless people who turn in their bedding.
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Augusta officials, building owners reach deal that highlights difficulty of providing safe, affordable housing in city
Code violations at the Edwards Inn at 53 Water St. have prompted discussion about code violations and providing much-needed low-income housing in Augusta.
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Thousands attend Moose Permit Lottery in Augusta, but only a lucky few will get to hunt
Out of 72,446 applicants, only 4,106 were chosen Saturday afternoon to receive a moose hunting permit in the state lottery.
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Augusta man charged for vandalizing police memorial
Justin Larrabee, 39, is charged with aggravated criminal mischief for spray painting over the memorial to Maine officers.
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Cony High School faces anti-LGBTQ backlash following presentation on pronouns
Photographs of the recent presentation at the Augusta school have garnered the attention of anti-LGBTQ individuals and groups as far away as Texas.
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Result of argument over Pride, Trump flags? Gardiner school allows only American flag
Administrators of Gardiner Area High School adopted the temporary policy after a student put a Trump flag over a Pride flag Friday.
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New York man found not guilty in 2020 Waterville shooting death
A Superior Court justice Thursday found Jashawn Lipscombe not guilty in the death of Joseph Tracy, a West Gardiner man who was shot in a Waterville apartment three years ago this month and died days later of the injury.