Augusta city, school budget proposal would increase property taxes 4.7%
The City Council is expected to vote Thursday on a proposed $79.7 million budget for 2023-24.Read More
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CMP rate hike hearings now on hold pending settlement talks
A compromise in a proposed rate hike for Central Maine Power may be reached without an evidentiary hearing or a
Read MoreBoy cooking mud pie leads to minor garage fire in Wilton
The Maine Forest Service will do a follow-up interview with the family.Read More
Read MorePreliminary flood damages exceed disaster threshold
Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin counties reported millions of dollars’ worth of needed repairs.Read More
Read MoreDrill battery caused explosion, truck fire outside governor’s mansion, authorities say
A lithium ion battery in the truck’s bed spontaneously combusted Thursday, causing the vehicle to burst into flames, investigators determined.Read
Read MoreAugusta officials say property owners can host homeless campers
Officials also say many of the homeless people who had been staying at a now-closed overnight warming center are receiving
Read MoreThomas College to lease residence hall at Snow Pond Center for Arts in Sidney
With the Waterville college’s dormitories expected to be full this fall, about 28 students will be housed in a residence
Read MoreMan shot, suspect flees, several fights break out in downtown Waterville
Police from multiple agencies converged on The Concourse late Friday after a man was shot in the leg and the
Read MoreLawmakers consider adding right to bodily autonomy to Maine Constitution
The bill, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Craig Hickman, has raised a host of possible scenarios that likely would need to
Read MoreFAME to offer second cycle of Thrive Maine loans
Total of $29 million in forgivable small-business loans ranging from $10K to $500K will be available.Read More
Read MorePhotos: Fairfield family takes to the water in China
A 1-year-old joined his parents for kayaking and fishing along Hunter Brook recently, with an eye toward snagging some largemouth
Read MoreCentral Maine arrest log: May 5-12, 2023
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for May 5-12, 2023.Read More
Read MoreFormer Portland teacher met with student while under investigation for child pornography
Travis McCutcheon, 53, has been a teacher throughout Maine since 1993. He was most recently working in a special education
Read MoreNorridgewock man arrested after breaking into marijuana dispensary, sheriff says
Christopher D. Kelly, 42, was charged with burglary and criminal mischief following the break-in that occurred early Monday, Somerset County
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