The Augusta Fire Department said the smell is not coming from the city, but that the investigation is ongoing.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta police failed to identify themselves until last seconds in 2019 shooting of man
The Maine Deadly Force Review Panel, created the same year as the Augusta incident, recommends officers identify themselves as police officers loudly when knocking at someone’s door.
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Posted inCommunity, Connections
Augusta museum, Auburn media house seek journalism award entries
The deadline to enter the contest is midnight, Friday, Feb. 17.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Plan to alter Augusta voting wards approved, despite concerns about mismatch with state House districts
The plan will even out the populations of each ward and bring the city back into compliance with state regulations.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Navy warship to take Maine capital’s name to sea
The commander of a new combat ship nearing completion in Alabama hopes to bring the USS Augusta to Maine for its commissioning.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
South China bottle redemption center helps sort through problems in the system
Amanda and Tom Roddy bought their redemption center on Route 3 nearly five years ago and they’re hoping that this year, lawmakers will be able to make changes to the state’s bottle redemption program.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
‘Fly Rod’ Crosby carving to be on display in Augusta
Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby from Phillips was the first Maine Guide and a 2017 inductee to the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame.
Posted inLocal & State
No one to be refused overnight shelter in Augusta during arctic blast, director of warming center says
Life-threatening cold temperatures expected Friday and Saturday will put unhoused people at risk. Members of the South Parish Congregational Church are scrambling to ensure an overflow space is available for the overnight warming center if needed.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Mills foundation to host free Vietnam-era veterans breakfast March 29
AUGUSTA — The Travis Mills Foundation plans to host its annual Vietnam-era Veterans Breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. The event is free, but veterans must sign up for tickets at travismillsfoundation.org/events. Each veteran can bring one guest for free. Vietnam-era veterans hold a special place […]
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Man who allegedly stole Augusta police cruiser, pursued family to supermarket indicted
Kyle Joseph King, of Augusta, has been indicted on two charges. The officer whose cruiser was stolen, with an AR-15 inside, was suspended for one day without pay.