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Patients and family members visiting MaineGeneral Medical Center's Augusta emergency department have something pleasant to help take their minds off illnesses and injuries - " a colorful mural adorning one wall and a large column in the department's waiting area.

Firefighters from Wayne, Mount Vernon and Readfield battle the blaze. Enlarge... Enlarge... Mount Vernon a ' In the early morning hours of Wednesday, Dec.

A two-vehicle crash on Route 202 in East Winthrop resulted in three people being taken to MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta.

Rawn and Judith Farrington of Manchester announce the engagement of their son, Thomas Farrington, to Katie Lawrence, daughter of Robert and Sally Lawrence of Farmington.

Kristy Lee Cookson of Manchester listens to the judge as he sets her bail at $15,000 cash or $30,000 surety Thursday in Lewiston District Court.

LEWISTON a ' A woman shot by police after a high-speed chase Tuesday was treated for a neck injury at a local hospital, then went to jail, authorities said Wednesday.

Study to focus on Integration of Primary and Behavioral/Mental Health Care Services in Maine The Maine Health Access Foundation has awarded Quality Counts a $230,000 grant to study how the integration of primary health care and behavioral health care services meets the needs of Maine patients statewide.

Rep. Patsy Crockett, D-Augusta, announced Sunday, Nov. 15, that she is running for the Senate District 24 seat being vacated by Senate President Elizabeth "Libby" Mitchell, D-Vassalboro. Senate District 24 includes Augusta, China, Oakland, Sidney and Vassalboro.

Lucky bidders will be able to have their cake and eat it too at the Whimsical Art Auction at the Augusta Country Club Thursday, Nov.

MSNBC.com reports that a quarter of the nation's metro areas are recovering from the recession, though the big population centers that drive the economy are not yet feeling any rebound.

It was the blueberry chocolate bark that got Leeanne Hewey to bite. Again and again.

The Children's Discovery Museum of Augusta cordially invites you to our 2009 Whimsical Art Auction, Thursday, November 19th from 6-9pm at the Augusta Country Club, Rt 202A in Manchester.

KidSkills Publishing Launches Inaugural Title, Austin's Best Idea Ever MANCHESTER, MAINE - Something's not right...Austin can feel it.

An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless found guilty at criminal proceedings.

Lobsters and clams purchased at Ballards are cooked at No Charge. A Myrtle Street off Rt.17 Manchester, Maine 622-9764 Comments If you wish to comment, please login.

Area students have enrolled this fall at Colby College. Before classes began, each student took part in an orientation that included an introduction to Colby's rigorous academics, rich cultural life, and community involvement opportunities as well as a three-day outdoor excursion.

Dumont's Pit Stop, a bustling pizza place, agency liquor store and gas station on Route 202 in North Monmouth, closed suddenly on Saturday night, Oct.

Maine State Police believe the two Millinocket men they arrested Monday night for burglary of a camp on Mattaseunk Lake in Molunkus Township in Aroostook County committed more than 30 other camp break-ins in a four-county area.

Augusta a ' Spirit of America Foundation honored 40 Maine towns for their participation in the Spirit of America volunteer recognition program during a Sept.

A 61-year-old New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 1986 strangulation death of a woman in Portland, Maine.