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Published
November 12, 2023

Augusta councilors propose allowing recreational marijuana businesses

The city, where only medical marijuana businesses are currently allowed now, may allow recreational retail sales, manufacturing, cultivation and testing.
Published
November 11, 2023

Homeless shelter, supported housing proposed at Green Street church property in Augusta

Advocates seeking to raise funds to offer housing and connections to comprehensive services at Augusta church property that is for sale.
Published
November 10, 2023

Agency to fork up nearly $200,000 for shielding public records related to Kennebec County jail

The Maine County Commissioners Association Risk Pool is the first government entity in Maine to be penalized for wrongly withholding documents since the Freedom of Access Act became law in 1959.
Published
November 9, 2023

Trial begins for Augusta man accused of killing Richmond photographer over salacious images

Tyon Shuron is accused of murdering Andrew Sherman at Sherman's Richmond home in 2019 and trying to compel a witness to change the story she told police.
Published
November 9, 2023

Healing trauma, celebrating creativity through Maine’s Veterans in the Arts and Humanities Day

Painting has helped Lori Johnson Bryant deal with post-traumatic stress disorder. The annual veterans art exhibit at the State Capitol Complex has helped her realize she is an artist.

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Published
November 5, 2023

2 juveniles injured in single-vehicle crash in Augusta

The vehicle's occupants, who suffered minor injuries Friday afternoon when their vehicle left the road and hit a tree, were taken to MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta.
Published
November 4, 2023

Mainers rally in Augusta for stricter gun laws

Maine’s gun laws are currently under a national microscope, with questions about how Robert Card, who had been treated for mental illness, was allowed to purchase assault weapons.
Published
November 3, 2023

Augusta teen charged with terrorizing following report of weapon at school

Police have issued a summons to a 15-year-old Augusta boy on a felony charge of terrorizing following an incident Thursday at Cony High School.
Published
November 2, 2023

Maine midwives, local officials celebrate Martha Ballard

Speakers at a Blaine House tea said every Maine community could use a midwife like historical figure Martha Ballard.
Published
October 26, 2023

How to talk to young children and teens about the Lewiston mass shooting

Education officials and a child grief specialist offer advice on discussing Wednesday night's shootings that killed at least 18 people and wounded at least 13.