Across central Maine, which has ranked poorly nationally for internet access, people and businesses are finding opportunity as the reach of fiber optic networks expand.
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Augusta officials move closer to $18.2 million expansion of Hatch Hill landfill
Councilors are also considering restrictions on the landfill’s use to further lengthen the lifespan of the city-owned landfill.
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Central Maine communities receive state money for infrastructure upgrades to deal with storms
The state has awarded grant funding to several area municipalities to improve infrastructure to deal with intense storms and climate change.
Posted inSchools and Education
Gardiner school district community remains divided over transgender student policy
While some parents want to see changes to the district’s policy that allows students to use bathrooms of the gender they identify with, the district’s attorney advised that rescinding the policy or making major changes to it could result in litigation.
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Eyeing recruiting and retention, Gardiner officials agree to 15% pay increase for firefighters
City firefighters are expected to see the increase in their base pay beginning July 1.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Trans students at Gardiner Area High School defend bathroom policy following wave of complaints
“This policy helps trans kids like me feel safe at school and in their skin,” said sophomore Jay Dostie at a recent MSAD 11 school board meeting.
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Officials unable to pinpoint source of foul odor in the air in Augusta area
The Augusta Fire Department said the smell is not coming from the city, but that the investigation is ongoing.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Jury finds Randolph man not guilty of sexually assaulting child
Nathaniel R. Dillon, 31, acquitted on all four counts of gross sexual assault for incidents alleged by a girl who was 10 and 11 years old at the time.
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Home, outbuildings destroyed in hot, fast-moving fire in Pittston
The cause of the fire that destroyed a home and outbuildings at 11 East Pittston Road on Monday was an unpermitted outdoor burn that got out of control, officials said.
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Randolph shooting leads to arrest and drug seizure
A 42-year-old man was injured early Saturday morning in a Randolph home where police later found cocaine and fentanyl.