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PublishedJune 16, 2023
Central Mainers help homeless community through new sleeping bag swap
Augusta-area volunteers wash the wet, dirty sleeping bags at their homes, then return them so the clean, dry bags can then be recirculated back to other homeless people who turn in their bedding.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
State reviewing proposal to pay Unity university $7.8 million to house asylum seekers
The Greater Portland Council of Governments is seeking to have upward of 600 people housed on the campus of Unity Environmental University, formerly known as Unity College.
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PublishedJune 16, 2023
After flag dispute, Gardiner-area school board to craft permanent policy
Maine School Administrative District 11 board of directors to discuss possible policy options at the regular business meeting Aug. 3 and invites the community for discussion.
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PublishedJune 8, 2023
Investigation into reported shooting stalls with key details still unclear
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office said the victim of the shooting has been uncooperative, and it is not known where the shooting took place, how many shots were fired or who owns the gun used.
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PublishedMay 19, 2023
Gardiner’s weekly classic car show continues to celebrate nostalgia, car culture despite relocating due to flooding
For more than two decades, Gardiner’s Thursday Night Cruise-In has drawn car lovers from across the state to swap stories and share their mutual love of antique, vintage and classic cars.
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PublishedMay 12, 2023
Maine state employees speak out about hiring, pay as legislators consider review of compensation system
More than two-thirds of state legislators have sponsored a bill that would require the Mills administration to allocate $1 million to study the pay of state workers.
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PublishedApril 28, 2023
Augusta considering campsites for homeless people when overnight shelter closes
Some worry providing a place for homeless people to camp could create an influx of people from other parts of the state that would overwhelm local resources.
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PublishedApril 21, 2023
Driver found in Pittsfield hit-and-run that injured 2, police say
The driver of the vehicle was found after the people were struck Wednesday, but it wasn’t clear if the motorist is in custody or has been charged in the matter.
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PublishedApril 7, 2023
Waterville man pleads guilty to terrorism charge following planned mosque attack
Xavier Pelkey, 19, entered the plea Friday in federal court in Bangor to a charge of conspiring to provide material support to terrorists, prosecutors said.
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PublishedApril 1, 2023
Number of sports officials dwindling to crisis level, but Alfond center seeks to train next generation in Waterville area
Alfond Youth & Community Center hosted a clinic Saturday to help bolster the ranks of local baseball and softball umpires. Leaders say there is a national shortage of sports officials caused by their poor treatment at the hands of coaches, parents and fans.