Stipends for city councilors and the mayor were last increased in 2008.
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Maine cities are promoting native plants. Here’s how you can too.
Experts say native plants support local ecosystems in a variety of ways that non-native plants don’t.
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In Augusta, it’s native plants only for city property
The new policy, aimed at making land healthier for insects and the animals that depend on them, does not apply to residential or commercial properties.
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Fitness executive Ben Midgley will launch bid for Maine governor
Midgley, a Republican, is expected to officially launch his campaign in Kennebunkport next week.
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See photos of Ironman 70.3 Maine and Waterfront Wednesday in Augusta, Union Fair starts
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from July 25-Aug. 1, 2025.
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Owner of The Red Barn passes Augusta restaurant on to nephews
The Red Barn will stay in the Benedict family, while offering all of the same fried, tasty seafood.
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Augusta Downtown Alliance director leaving after just over one year
The organization said Jeremy Ashlock is leaving on good terms, and that it is seeking a new leader.
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Top 9 events in central Maine: theater, music, festivals and more
Events range from a Lyle Lovett concert in Sidney to China Community Days.
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Maine rejects Justice Department’s request for all voters’ personal info, list of election officials
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows responded to the request by telling the DOJ to ‘go jump in the Gulf of Maine.’
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MDOT commissioner will retire in August
Bruce Van Note was appointed to the position by Gov. Janet Mills in 2019.