The following local students at the University of Maine at Augusta have recently been named to the dean’s list. Androscoggin County Auburn: Joshua Caron, Paula Caron, Jake Pelletier, Kathryn Peterson, Thomas Saunders; Greene: Alex Brown; Leeds: Zachary Emmons, Kyle Knight, Tina Rousseau, Andrea Varney; Lewiston: Gordon Cahoone, Sean Dyer, Abdi Hassan, Arline Howe, Ronald Seguin, Lynda Wylde; Lisbon: Michael Freeman; Lisbon Falls: Sarah Jama; Livermore Falls: Katie Bennett; Poland: Whitney […]
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Probes by Maine Bureau of Insurance recovered $1.6 million from companies in 2018
The bureau investigated over 650 cases of improper billing and other bad practices.
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Trespassing charges dismissed for protesters arrested at Blaine House
Fifteen people who were arrested in May, including Senate candidate Zak Ringelstein, had their charges dropped Thursday in an agreement with prosecutors.
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Raymond’s David Young performs at the State House
Rep. Jess Fay, D-Raymond, welcomed David Young of Raymond to the State House Wednesday, Jan 2. Young performed the national anthem in the Maine House of Representatives during the day’s opening ceremonies.
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Gray-New Gloucester High School Band welcomed to State House
Sens. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, and Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, welcomed the Gray-New Gloucester High School Band to the Maine State House on Jan. 31. The band performed the national anthem at the start of the day’s legislative session. The national anthem is played by various groups and individuals from around the state at the start of […]
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Protesters rally at State House as lawmakers seek solution to ban on CBD products
More than 100 people turn out to protest the state’s removal order, and Democratic Rep. Craig Hickman of Winthrop introduces a bill to legalize sales of cannabidiol in Maine.
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Burglar steals $4,000 from safe after breaking into Augusta arcade
An owner of G-Force Adventures said the culprit could be a current or former employee.
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Demand for Augusta’s homeless shelter increases during winter weather
Schools and courts were delayed because of Wednesday’s snowstorm, while crews tried to clean up before subzero wind chill reaches central Maine tonight.
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Youth orchestra to hold auditions for student musicians
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestras is holding auditions on Tuesdays, Feb. 12 and 19, at the University of Maine at Augusta. This is a great opportunity for middle and high school student musicians who are looking for a new musical challenge and would like to play in a full symphony orchestra with […]
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Solar supporters urge Maine lawmakers to restore financial incentives
Hoping to capitalize on a shift in the political climate, installers and other advocates for solar energy want homeowners to again receive credit for feeding electricity back into the grid.