Faculty at the University of Maine at Augusta told the search committee Tuesday they want a leader who can inspire and motivate the community.
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Man robs Camden National Bank in downtown Waterville
The man, who left the bank Tuesday with an undisclosed amount of money, headed north on foot, police said.
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Seven residents displaced by weekend fire at multifamily building in Winslow
No injuries were reported following the fire early Sunday in the basement at 2 Monument St., according to interim fire Chief Scott Bolduc.
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Six indicted on robbery, burglary, theft charges tied to apparent China home invasion
Suspects from Augusta and New York City among those indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury.
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Central Maine restaurant scene welcomes Asian Noodle Bowl and, soon, Jersey Mike’s Subs
Asian Noodle Bowl, which opened just before Thanksgiving, and Jersey Mike’s Subs, a franchise sandwich shop expected to open in March, are new arrivals to central Maine.
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Christmas displays bring excitement, glow to central Maine neighborhoods
Many displays are dazzling, such as Winter Wonderland at Augusta West Kampground, which features more than 100,000 lights.
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Worried about porch pirates this holiday season? Skowhegan police have a solution
As a way to ensure holiday packages are not stolen from porches or steps, Skowhegan residents can have their packages sent to the police station instead of their homes, and then pick them up within three days, according to police Chief David Bucknam.
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Fayette officials to mull future of Starling Hall after voters reject $500,000 for renovations
Town officials and a local nonprofit that hoped to turn the state’s oldest Grange building into a community center must decide whether to look for new funding sources or sell the property.
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Rails, trails or both? State officials urged to do something with unused Augusta-to-Brunswick rail corridor
Officials have begun a nine-month process to consider using the state-owned Lower Road rail corridor for a recreational trail that would pass through several central Maine communities.
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Leader of new UMA presidential search pledges more transparency, but faculty remain hesitant
The search committee, lead by Roger Katz, will hold public listening sessions Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 in Bangor and Augusta, respectively, to gather feedback about what faculty, staff and community members would like to see in a president.