The State House was evacuated Friday morning, but no bomb was found following the hoax threat that promised death to pedophiles.
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Rescue agencies scramble after woman jumps from Augusta bridge into Kennebec River
A witness said the woman, who had apparently jumped from the Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, swam to the river’s western shore.
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Timber taxes program to run online March 12
Maine Woodland Owners is set to hold an online program, Making Sense of Timber Taxes, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. This Zoom event provides advice and information for woodland owners facing 2023 business tax realities. Conducted by retired IRS forester Jim Norris, the workshop will cover federal timber tax information, focusing primarily on reporting […]
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Committee recommends $8.9 million to cover St. Mary’s losses in behavioral health services
Nearly $2 million was added to the bill for Spurwink’s acquisition of Tri-County Mental Health Services.
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Jay man indicted on sexual assault charges involving young child in Augusta
Kenneth Marin, 60, was indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury recently on several charges stretching back more than a decade.
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Legislature considers limiting seizure of private land to build power lines
It’s one of several proposals being negotiated as lawmakers seek middle ground between developers of transmission lines and property owners whose land would be impacted.
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Families, advocates press legislators to use Progressive Treatment Program more
People testified on behalf of mental health services as state Appropriation and Finance Committee hold public hearing for the governor’s budget.
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Mistrial declared in sexual assault case of Windsor man after jury deadlocks
A jury could not reach a unanimous verdict at the conclusion of two-day trial on charges that man sexually assaulted girl
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Statewide program adds free student loan repayment counseling
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine staff are offering free student loan repayment counseling in addition to classes and coaching in financial education. Counseling is for individuals who are struggling to repay student loans or: • Have a loan that is past due or in default; • need assistance choosing a repayment plan; • want to […]
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About $600K available to state growers to pursue innovation
The deadline for grant proposals of up to $100K per project is Monday, March 18.