Passenger train service through central Maine halted by representatives in Augusta
The bill would look at the feasibility of running a passenger rail between Portland and Bangor, with stops in Lewiston, Auburn, Waterville and just west of Augusta.
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Augusta man files civil lawsuit saying Special Olympics Maine founder sexually abused him for decades
An Augusta man says Melvin "Mickey" Boutilier, who died in 2012, starting abusing him when he was a child in the 1960s.
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Owners of new Norridgewock hardware store aim to serve community they have called home for generations
Nickerson Yard Maintenance recently opened a small hardware store in the town of about 3,000, and the family members who own it said it has been received with excitement — and nostalgia — from the community.
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 3:45 PM
No joke: U.K. comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 3:41 PM
Taylor Swift’s dad won’t face charges over paparazzi incident in Sydney
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Local & State Posted: 3:30 PM
Augusta man files civil lawsuit saying Special Olympics Maine founder sexually abused him for decades
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Varsity Maine Posted: 3:08 PM
2023-24 Girls basketball wrap-up: Cony’s Class A North title win highlights exciting season
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Schools and Education Posted: 3:01 PM
Augusta Board of Education moves past confusion, approves $38 million budget proposal
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 2:53 PM
When can you watch Cumberland singer Julia Gagnon on ‘American Idol’ next?
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Boston Red Sox Posted: 1:52 PM
For Red Sox, first goal is to avoid another last-place finish
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Health Posted: 1:43 PM
2023 U.S. tuberculosis cases were at their highest level in a decade
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Nation & World Posted: 1:12 PM
UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza
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Business Posted: 1:07 PM
Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
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Nation & World Posted: 1:02 PM
Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump
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Maine Crime Posted: 12:57 PM
Washington County man accused of killing his father dies at Portland jail
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Local & State
Skowhegan Indian sculpture could be removed if chamber of commerce cannot find new owner
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Outdoors
Snowmobilers from Norridgewock and Sidney set a record at a New Brunswick event
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Business
Owners of new Norridgewock hardware store aim to serve community they have called home for generations
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Maine Crime
Sheriffs bust 3 more illegal cannabis operations in Somerset County
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Local & State
New affordable rental housing coming to Waterville and Hallowell as Maine makes strides to ease housing shortage
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Business
Gardiner Hannaford to reopen today, 3 months after devastating flood
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Local & State
Passenger train service through central Maine halted by representatives in Augusta
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Business
Waterville board recommends zone change to allow construction of ‘solar garden’
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Local & State
Kennebec County budget proposal calls for 44% increase for taxpayers
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Sports
Maine’s Cooper Flagg wins national Gatorade Player of the Year award
Yesterday at 10:23 AM
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Local & State
Longtime officer appointed as police chief in Augusta
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Schools and Education
Augusta Board of Education moves past confusion, approves $38 million budget proposal
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Maine Crime
Washington County man accused of killing his father dies at Portland jail
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Local & State
Maine’s supreme court says Sunday hunting ban is constitutional
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Local & State
Kennebec County Budget Committee delays vote due to concerns about proposed spending plan
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Business
Portland jetport pitches parking expansion plan for city, state review
Photos: Travis Mills Foundation honors Vietnam-era veterans in Augusta
The Travis Mills Foundation’s annual Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast was held Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center. The free event hosted 600 veterans and guests for breakfast, speeches and music by the Volunteer Improvisers. All photos by staff photographer Joe Phelan.
Indictments handed up in Readfield, Clinton home arson cases
Joseph E. McLaughlin of Readfield and Jamie M. Perry of Waterville were both indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury this month.
Vermont man suspected of having guns taken into custody in Walmart parking lot in Farmington
The store on Wilton Road was locked down, Farmington police Chief Kenneth Charles said.
Movie Review: ‘Love at First Sight’ has plenty of music about love
British actors, Phillips, Tom Taylor, Dexter Fletcher are sweet and charming as Oliver’s family ‚ it almost becomes another script for another movie, J.P. Devine writes.