AUGUSTA (AP) — A newly released report says federal regulators were horrified by the way patients were being subdued with stun guns and handcuffs at a state-run psychiatric hospital in Augusta. The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has warned that Riverview Psychiatric Center could lose $20 million in federal money — more than […]
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Augusta teenager suffers minor injuries in three-car accident
HALLOWELL — An Augusta teenager suffered minor injuries in a three-vehicle collision on Thursday afternoon, according to police. Abby Wormell, 17, had run a stop sign at the intersection of Blaine Road and Maple Street and was struck by a vehicle driven by Steven Marson, 57, of Pittson, according to Hallowell police Chief Eric Nason. […]
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LePage, lawmakers reach agreement on $150 million bonding package
AUGUSTA — Leaders of the state Legislature’s Democratic majority and Republican Gov. Paul LePage announced late Friday they had reached a deal on a $149.5 million state borrowing package they hope to put before voters in November. The funding would be used for a variety of statewide infrastructure improvements, including repairs and reconstruction for state-owned […]
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Feds may cut funds for Riverview Psychiatric Center
AUGUSTA — The Riverview Psychiatric Center could see more than half of its operating budget stripped away by the federal government for failing to meet guidelines. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cited overcrowding and inadequate staffing for its threat to withhold $20 million by Sept. 2. Gov. Paul LePage blamed lawmakers for failing […]
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Augusta rejects doughnut shop proposal
AUGUSTA (AP) — The Augusta Planning Board has decided that a new Dunkin’ Donuts shop in the city is not their cup of tea. The board Tuesday voted unanimously to reject a zoning change needed for the Davenport Street project to move forward. The decision came after board members heard from neighbors, many of whom […]
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ANALYSIS: Despite familiar names 2014 governor’s race is far different than 2010’s
AUGUSTA, Maine — With two of the same names likely to go on the November ballot, the 2014 gubernatorial election may look on the surface like a repeat of the three-way contest in 2010. But political experts in Maine say the race will be very different this time around. The biggest difference is six-term U.S. […]
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Statue of Maine native who became U.S. Chief Justice unveiled in Augusta
AUGUSTA (AP) — Former U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Melville Weston Fuller has been immortalized in bronze in his Maine home town. A statue of Fuller was unveiled Wednesday in front of the Kennebec County Courthouse in Augusta. The Kennebec Journal reported that the statue is a gift of retired attorney and Fuller descendant Robert […]
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Man dies in I-95 rollover in Augusta
AUGUSTA — A 65-year-old Maine man died Tuesday at the scene of a rollover accident on Interstate 95 northbound at Exit 112A. The victim was identified as William Partridge of Solon, whose family members were notified of his death Tuesday evening, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Stephen McCausland said. McCausland said the accident happened […]
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Maine budget committee members voice frustration over snub by LePage agency heads
AUGUSTA — Lawmakers on the state’s powerful budget-writing committee Tuesday repeatedly voiced disappointment and frustration that representatives of Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration would not answer their questions in person. Four departments, including the state’s largest agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, had business before the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee but […]
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LePage and legislators continue to spar over bonds
Gov. Paul LePage’s statement on his $100 million transportation bond AUGUSTA — State lawmakers and Gov. Paul LePage continued a political battle over how much Maine should borrow to fix roads and bridges and when voters should be asked to approve that borrowing Tuesday as the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee met for an […]