Despite some environmental concerns from residents, 42 duplexes and 2 single-family homes were approved by the Augusta Planning Board on the undeveloped land.
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Windsor to welcome Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival
The August event will feature Scottish Heavy Athletics Men’s World Championship, whisky tasting with Scottish actor Graham McTavish and much more.
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Waterville man sentenced in 2024 after-party shooting death
Tyler P. Quirion pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the shooting death of Justin Iraola after a party and was sentenced to 10 years.
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Central Maine was really hot Tuesday. How hot was it?
The previous record temperature for June 24 in Augusta was 93 degrees, but that record appeared to be broken before 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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Three central Maine graduates reflect on their lives and what’s next
Three central Maine students have followed very different paths to reach high school graduation, and they say they’re ready to take on their next challenges.
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Augusta bird attack prompts trail closure at Bond Brook Trails
‘Two pounds of fury:’ Officials believe a nesting goshawk is defending its territory and is attacking people it deems threatening.
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Augusta donor breast milk dispensary debuts
The second of its kind in Maine, the dispensary opened April 15 at Kennebec Pediatrics.
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Mainers rally by the thousands for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump
Large crowd gathered in Portland, Augusta, Auburn and elsewhere as part of a nationwide day of protests. Demonstrations were peaceful, though 2 arrests were made in Portland as police tried to move protesters onto the sidewalk.
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Central Maine voters OK school budgets; Embden rejects RSU 74 withdrawal
Thousands went to the polls in central Maine on Tuesday to vote on school budgets and local elected positions.
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Maine police agencies are seeking accreditation. What does that mean?
The goal of the program is building trust with communities that police departments serve.