augusta city council
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PublishedNovember 12, 2023
Augusta councilors propose allowing recreational marijuana businesses
The city, where only medical marijuana businesses are currently allowed now, may allow recreational retail sales, manufacturing, cultivation and testing.
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PublishedNovember 11, 2023
Homeless shelter, supported housing proposed at Green Street church property in Augusta
Advocates seeking to raise funds to offer housing and connections to comprehensive services at Augusta church property that is for sale.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2023
Augusta can wait no longer to work on diversity, equity and inclusion, some city councilors say
Councilors agree a committee is needed to ensure the city encourages diversity, but they disagree on timing and the need for training.
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PublishedOctober 11, 2023
Augusta sues police equipment suppliers for allegedly inflating prices of Tasers, body cameras
The city is the lead petitioner in a national class action lawsuit against Axon Enterprise Inc. and Safariland LLC, which was filed last week in federal court in New Jersey.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2023
Augusta officials decline to regulate speech after murals, neo-Nazi demonstration prompt policy review
Existing city ordinances and state laws balance the need to protect the public and allow free speech, officials said.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Deteriorating roads are a $26 million problem for Augusta
An outside firm says that's the sum the city needs to pay to address concerns with about a quarter of its roads.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
Augusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center
The city might use American Rescue Plan Act funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2023
In wake of neo-Nazi rally, Augusta seeks to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion in city practices
One city councilor says a recent racist demonstration in the city shows work to make sure Augusta welcomes diversity can't wait.
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2023
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.