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June 18, 2013

Augusta school board to discuss final budget Wednesday

The Augusta Board of Education meets Wednesday night to try to finalize the $27.4 million school budget.

June 17, 2013

Augusta rally calls for background checks on private gun sales

Judi Richardson, the mother of a woman shot in 2010 in Portland by someone who used a gun sold without a background check urged state and federal legislators Monday to require background checks for private gun sales.

June 14, 2013

Alleged Augusta stabber makes initial court appearance Friday

David Delesline, 44, of Augusta, accused of entering his estranged wife's apartment while she slept and stabbing her 10 times, made his initial court appearance Friday.

June 14, 2013

Augusta won't waive Hallowell's ambulance fees

Augusta city councilors on Thursday, at the recommendation of Fire Chief Roger Audette, said they have no interest in waiving about $26,000 in fees they charge Hallowell for providing ambulance services.

June 13, 2013

Manchester to use town money for pre-k education technician

Manchester residents have agreed to pay for an education technician for the pre-kindergarten program at the elementary school.

June 13, 2013

State share weighs heavy on proposed Dresden budget

Increases in the county budget and RSU 2 budget have pushed Dresden to reduce its own spending by $60,000, say town officials, and so residents shouldn't expect taxes to go down.

June 11, 2013

Augusta's $27.4 million school budget passed Tuesday, 342-214

In Augusta, 555 voters approved the $27.4 million school budget Tuesday, a small fraction of about 14,000 registered voters.

June 10, 2013

Manchester's $1.76M budget proposal has uncertain impact on taxes

Residents at the annual Manchester Town Meeting Thursday night will likely vote on town budget items without knowing exactly how they will impact their tax bills.

June 10, 2013

‘Cobby’ Cobbs, notable Augusta photographer, teacher, dies Monday

Sylvester Cobbs, a photographer, community volunteer and popular substitute teacher known for teaching students as much about life as academics, died early Monday morning.

June 9, 2013

Strike the right pose in life, Maranacook High School grads told Sunday

Social studies teacher Shane Gower sent Maranacook graduates out into the real world Sunday with both arms boldly stretched into the sky, ready to conquer their fears.