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PublishedDecember 30, 2023
Augusta to use $75,000 in ARPA funds for cleanup of homeless encampments
City spent just over $33,000 cleaning up encampments since April.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2023
Augusta officials say Kennebec River’s unpredicted rapid rise posed challenges
Power restored downtown after inspections to assess flood damage.
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PublishedDecember 18, 2023
Augusta weighs using $75,000 of pandemic relief funds to clean up homeless encampments
City councilors could vote Thursday to put some of Augusta's American Rescue Plan Act funds toward cleaning up trash and hazardous materials from homeless encampments. The capital city has already spent more than $33,000 on clean ups this year.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2023
Bids for Farmington Community Center roof rejected
Farmington selectmen refused two bids for work on the Community Center roof, will seek quotes from reputable companies after it appeared the two bidders may have spoken with each other about the project.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2023
Augusta councilors vote to fund winter overnight shelter for one month longer than last year
City officials also expressed frustration with what they say is a lack of timely state support for helping people who are homeless.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2023
Augusta eyes using remaining pandemic relief money to help shelter homeless for the winter
Some city councilors say Augusta needs a year-round, full-time homeless shelter, but they would agree to provide some city funds to temporarily provide a place for the homeless to sleep during the winter months.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2023
Wilton ARPA funds were spent incorrectly
The town's police department, fire and rescue spent funds allocated for a new sign on exercise equipment and new security features for their shared building, accidentally bypassing the select board in the process.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2023
Farmington board hires Tammy Bureau from Lewiston to be treasurer
Tammy Bureau worked for Lewiston city government and school department for 25 years.
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PublishedSeptember 8, 2022
Infrastructure improvement grant awarded to Black Acres Farm
The grant will provide more options for consumers as well as other livestock producers.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2022
Augusta officials signal support for overnight shelter to keep unhoused people out of the cold
The proposed shelter in the basement of South Parish Congregational Church could be one of two in the city to open this year.
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