AUGUSTA (AP) — Efforts to open two new Dunkin’ Donuts shops in Augusta are running into opposition from some people. Some residents near the proposed coffee shops are worried the developments will bring increased traffic congestion and other problems to their neighborhoods. The Planning Board will hold public hearings on Tuesday night to discuss the […]
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AUBURN — An informational public meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave., about environmental cause, air pollution, contaminants, health issues as a result of, as well as effects on gardening, farming and outdoor animals. For more event details or possible cancellation information […]
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Augusta woman charged with stabbing boyfriend
AUGUSTA (AP) — A 19-year-old Augusta woman has been charged with stabbing her 58-year-old boyfriend during a fight. Police were called to Washington Street just before midnight Wednesday for a report of a domestic dispute. Lt. Christopher Massey says when officers arrived they found a man had been stabbed in the back with a steak […]
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LePage to fly fighter – without leaving the ground
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage is feeling the need for speed. LePage will fly a fighter jet in an F-35 cockpit simulator Friday as part of an employee appreciation at Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick. Joining him at the event are U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and Maine House Speaker Mark Eves. […]
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Maine PUC holds smart meter hearings today
AUGUSTA — Mainers concerned about “smart meters” are getting a chance to voice their opinions this week. Maine’s Public Utilities Commission is holding a public hearing Wednesday at Jewett Hall on the campus of the University of Maine at Augusta. There will be two sessions, one from 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. and another from […]
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A. Ferne Beal Cyr
1932 – 2013 AUBURN — A. Ferne Beal Cyr, 81, of Lewiston, died peacefully in her sleep at the Hospice House in Auburn, Monday August 5, after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Ferne was born in Augusta on May 13, 1932, to Cedric E. Beal and Ella Rae Richardson Beal. She grew up […]
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Legion state tournament: Hyde overpowers The Red Barn
AUGUSTA — Corbin Hyde has been most comfortable pitching from the stretch this year. Whether or not he was willing to admit it before Wednesday’s American Legion state tournament opener, but he certainly couldn’t deny it after. Hyde struck out 16 while scattering six hits and two walks over eight innings to lead Past Club […]
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Charlie’s Maine Open: Harmeling’s late rally wins 95th edition
MANCHESTER — Thanks to past performance, Evan Harmeling already had the words cerebral and generous attached to his name. On Tuesday, the 25-year-old professional golfer from Andover, Mass., added graceful under pressure to his list of valuable character traits. Harmeling rallied with birdies on three of the final four holes to overtake Bangor native Jesse […]
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Charlie’s Maine Open: Duke’s 65 sets the bar
Hit fairways. Keep the putts short and level. Maybe even leave some room for improvement and let the field back up to him in the later rounds. Makes you wonder what’s next for Duke after Monday’s opening 5-under 65 at Augusta Country Club landed him the lead heading into the second and final round of […]
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Charlie’s Maine Open: Nine past champions lead loaded field
Anybody who appreciates the history and tradition of the Charlie’s Maine Open is guaranteed to love this year’s renewal. Nine past champions are entered in the 95th annual tournament, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at Augusta Country Club in Manchester. Combine that star power with the 36-hole format and the only dilemma promises to be […]