A survey team has found large infestations of Eurasian water milfoil near the Outlet Bridge in Manchester. Divers are to gauge the extent of the spread this week.
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The Christmas Tree Shops closure news leaves customers disappointed
The Massachusetts-based discount home goods store announced last week it would shutter its operations, after initially planning to reorganize the company, and its closure in Augusta will open up more space for leasing at the Turnpike Mall on Western Avenue.
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Veteran golfer Thea Davis fends off young pursuers at Maine Event
Davis, 65, finishes as top female finisher thanks to clutch putt on the 18th hole.
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Manchester YMCA building sold to Woodfords Family Services
The Westbrook-based social service agency plans to expand its clinical, behavioral health and education services in central Maine through its new Manchester facility, once renovations, which could take more than a year, are completed.
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Somerset County cuts 911 answering service for Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges
Kennebec County officials are now considering what steps they can take to fill the gap in emergency communications after Somerset County commissioners voted to not renew contracts with 16 communities across northern and western Kennebec County.
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Belgrade man sentenced to 8 years in prison for Manchester bank robbery
Clinton Richard Damboise, 47, robbed the Camden National Bank branch in Manchester in 2016.
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Kennebec Property Services — the ‘Maine Cabin Masters’ — settles with US EPA over violations of lead paint safety rules
The Manchester-based company featured on a Discovery network reality TV show has paid a $16,500 fine and will dedicate airtime to educating the public about federal lead safety rules surrounding home renovations.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State
Officials from Hallowell, Manchester and Farmingdale open to working together, sharing municipal resources
The three-town discussions comes as the future of public works operations in Hallowell will be tied closely to an upcoming nonbinding referendum question on the November election ballot asking if voters will approve buying land for a new facility.
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In effort to reduce spending, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Manchester to consider combining public works resources
The three municipalities will meet Monday evening for an open-ended discussion on how to bring down costs by sharing some services.
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In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map
For budding entrepreneurs, location matters as towns and cities vary widely – from $100 to $40,000 – in costs for setting up shop.