The donation comes in response to the arrest of an Augusta man for allegedly stealing Pride flags and having anti-LGBTQ stickers in his vehicle.
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Crew fills sinkhole that appeared at a parking lot in Augusta after last week’s rain
The hole formed after a storm Aug. 31 dropped nearly 1 1/2 inches of rain on the capital region, revealing a corroded stormwater pipe the Greater Augusta Utility District is expected to fix.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Augusta man charged with stealing Pride flags in Hallowell
Caleb Braginton-Hoyt, 28, arrested after allegedly stealing flags from two residences and the NAMI Maine building at 52 Water St.
Posted inLocal & State
Hallowell officials consider whether to restrict use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers
A recently proposed ordinance aims to curb the use of inorganic substances, when possible, to protect the area’s soil, waters and wildlife.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Facing high turnover in its top position, Hallowell-area school district to pursue ‘more in-depth’ hiring process for new superintendent
After five superintendents stepped down over three years, officials from Regional School Unit 2 hope that conducting a longer search will yield a candidate who wants to stay.
Posted inLocal & State
As demand for home-delivered meals surges, volunteers keep Meals on Wheels rolling
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the service that provides food to those who are homebound has increased from 800 to 1,100 central Maine households that regularly receive meals.
Posted inSports
Quebec athletes dominate field in Augusta Ironman 70.3 triathlon
Augusta was awash with French speakers Sunday as hundreds of Quebec natives travel south for the event.
Posted inLocal & State
Ironman 70.3 Maine draws athletes, volunteers and fans to Augusta
Competitors and spectators converge Sunday on central Maine, the first time the half-triathlon has been hosted in the region.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Statewide health network offers free August workshops
Healthy Living for ME invites adult Mainers of all ages to register for the network’s free August workshops focused on health and wellness. The workshops are open to the public and include the two topics of managing diabetes and improving fitness and activity levels. “Whether you’re dealing with a chronic disease such as diabetes, or […]