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Crews battle fire in Augusta
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (52+ words) by Ariana St Pierre, WGME AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- Crews are battling a fire in Augusta. The structure fire is near 238 Church Hill Road. The city says a detour is in place. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to seek…...
Augusta seeks voter approval on bond to upgrade fire department, civic center, and more
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (430+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- The city of Augusta wants to borrow more than $6 million for what they say are much needed improvements. However, most of that bond money must still be approved by voters. Part of the $5. 4-million bond issue would…...
Civil liberties group calls out Augusta School Board's public comment policy
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (211+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine (WVII) -- The Augusta School Board is facing criticism that they violated speakers' First Amendment rights and are being called on to change their public comment policy. Archived meetings were sent to the group the Foundation for Individual Rights…...
Augusta man dies from injuries in rollover crash on I-95 exit ramp
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (88+ words) AUGUSTA (WGME) -- Maine State Police says an Augusta man died in a rollover crash on the southbound Exit 113 off-ramp of I-95 in Augusta Thursday. Police say the crash happened around 1: 04 p. m. Investigators say 54-year-old Shaun Mc Farlin was driving a pickup truck…...
Final round of Charlie's Maine Open set to tee off at Augusta Country Club
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (343+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine " The final round of the Charlie's Maine Open is set to begin tomorrow morning at the Augusta Country Club, following an eventful second round to Final round of Charlie's Maine Open set to tee off at Augusta Country…...
'He just attacked': Augusta assault victim shares story of violent attack
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (461+ words) AUGUSTA (WGME) -- A man is behind bars after a violent attack Friday night in downtown Augusta. The victims were three women in their 20s. The 35-year-old suspect, a transient, was in court Monday. The attack took place on Water Street. The…...
Augusta police search for missing 13-year-old
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (62+ words) AUGUSTA (WGME) -- The Augusta Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding 13-year-old Justin Elston. Police say Elston ran away from home Monday around 2 p. m. He was last seen on Wiscasset Road in Pittston heading towards Wiscasset. Police say…...
Augusta police seek public assistance in search for missing 13-year-old Justin Elston
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (132+ words) Justin Elston, 13, was reportedly last seen at around 12: 00 p. m. in the area of Charles Street in Augusta. Police say Elston was most likely wearing a dark hoodie and is probably still in or near. .. by Miles Bergquist, WGME AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME)…...