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Abigail Pritchard covers the Waterville area and Sara Coughlin has the Augusta area beat.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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Augusta, Maine. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Kennebec. Associated ZIP codes: 04330, 04332, 04333, 04336, 04338.
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Augusta School Board member censured for violating ethics code during student-led protest
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - An Augusta School Board member has been censured for violating the code of ethics during a student-led protest.
Jul 12, 2026Open source
Historically accurate 20th Maine Regiment flag replica dedicated in Augusta
The event was hosted by the Maine Military Historical Society to commemorate the regiment’s service during the Civil War.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Nicholas Blanchard intimidated City Councilor Courtney Gary-Allen in 2 incidents on April 16, a Maine district judge wrote, constituting harassment.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Maine man found not criminally responsible in brother's death seeks release
Justin Butterfield has filed a petition for modified treatment release in Augusta Superior Court.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
The 2 cities will add to a growing number of Maine municipalities offering earlier or later service hours in return for a four-day workweek.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson unveils conservation plan
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson revealed his conservation plan Friday in Augusta that he says works toward protecting Maine's natural resources.
May 30, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Nicholas Blanchard, the conservative activist who sued over the policy, attended Wednesday's meeting to protest the board's new version, saying it was 'still...
May 14, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Thursday's vote cut $6.6 million from the original proposed budget, ending a contentious month of budget deliberations.
May 8, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Diojanae Baker was reported missing after she left her Augusta home April 30, police said.
May 7, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
U.S. District Judge Stacey D. Neumann has prohibited the Augusta Board of Education from enforcing parts of a policy that she deemed likely violate the First...
May 6, 2026Open source
Centralmaine.com
Frances Perkins' faith in God inspired her longtime public service and was a source of strength throughout her life.
May 6, 2026Open source
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The Portland Press Herald
Kimberly Watkins Stevens and her attorney, Mitchell Garabedian, said the Maine diocese didn't ask them to participate in a process that resolved more than 10...
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Somali ‘Translators’ Seen on Video Apparently Violating Voting Laws in Polling Center
Video in Lewiston, Maine, seems to shows Somali "translators" repeatedly breaking state election laws by coaching "new comer" voters.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
A paranormal team investigated this Maine candy store, and yep, it’s haunted
A series of strange occurrences led an employee to seek the help of a Maine-based team of ghost hunters.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
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Augusta is in Kennebec County, Maine.
Region: Maine
ZIP Codes
04330, 04332, 04333, 04336, 04338
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The Portland Press Herald
Kimberly Watkins Stevens and her attorney, Mitchell Garabedian, said the Maine diocese didn't ask them to participate in a process that resolved more than 10...
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Somali ‘Translators’ Seen on Video Apparently Violating Voting Laws in Polling Center
Video in Lewiston, Maine, seems to shows Somali "translators" repeatedly breaking state election laws by coaching "new comer" voters.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
A paranormal team investigated this Maine candy store, and yep, it’s haunted
A series of strange occurrences led an employee to seek the help of a Maine-based team of ghost hunters.
Oct 31, 2026Open source
Coordinates
44.3232280, -69.7665480
Local Time
12:21 PM America/New_York
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Kennebec County
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