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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Weekend storm brings power outages and flooding to central Maine
Across central Maine, where rainfall totals reached 5 inches in some areas from the strong weekend storm, high water levels in the Kennebec River watershed brought flood warnings and washed out roads, along with downed trees and power outages.
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PublishedApril 28, 2023
Augusta considering campsites for homeless people when overnight shelter closes
Some worry providing a place for homeless people to camp could create an influx of people from other parts of the state that would overwhelm local resources.
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PublishedApril 28, 2023
Homeless in Maine: New policing protocol shifts focus to assisting homeless people who need help
Local police agencies are grappling with a new protocol established by the Office of the Maine Attorney General that calls on authorities to not charge homeless people with minor crimes but instead focus on connecting them with service providers who may be able to help.
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PublishedApril 26, 2023
Homeless people seek somewhere to camp when Augusta overnight warming center closes
A listening session organized by unhoused people in Augusta prompted discussion of the difficulties of homelessness. Councilors are considering whether to allow tents to be set up on city property.
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PublishedApril 25, 2023
Lewiston school team wins state cooking competition for 2nd year
Judges had little else but praise for all the dishes they tasted during the annual cooking competition and was a tough decision to name a winner.
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PublishedApril 22, 2023
‘Stuff the Tent’ helps prepare homeless people for the closure of the warming center
Organizers of Saturday's event at South Parish Congregational Church collected money and items to pass along to those who are without housing in Augusta.
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PublishedApril 17, 2023
Augusta City Councilors express interest in allowing recreational marijuana sales
The city has allowed the sale of medical marijuana since 2019.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Fire destroys building at Monmouth commercial apple operation
Official: The fire had been burning for at least two hours Saturday night before it was seen and reported by passersby. The cause is under investigation.
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PublishedApril 7, 2023
A dwindling Methodist congregation has put its Augusta church up for sale
Members of the Green Street United Methodist Church, built in 1828, said they do not have financial capacity to keep the property. They are looking to sell it to an organization that would use it to help people experiencing homelessness.
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PublishedApril 3, 2023
Shortage of poll workers prompts Augusta to consider having all residents vote at Civic Center
The proposal, which would consolidate the city's four ward-based polling places into one, has drawn criticism from councilors, who say the plan could make it harder for some to vote.
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