It appears Augusta may follow in the footsteps of cities such as Portland and Brunswick with a new proposal being considered that would cost shoppers 5 cents for every plastic bag used at check-out.
The Augusta Warming Center will open for the winter on Nov. 1. The community space is one of the few safe freely accessible escapes from the cold for local residents.
The Augusta Police Department yesterday (Oct. 17) received an anonymous tip about a possible threat of violence involving a firearm and Cony High School.