Augusta NewsLocal news for Augusta, ME continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Dexter Shoe founder and winter Palm Beacher leaves $360 million to Maine foundation- June 29, 2008 A bequest by Palm Beach winter resident Harold Alfond is about to transform his low-key eponymous foundation into one of the richest grant-making organizations in New England.http://www.topix.net/city/augusta-me/2008/06/dexter-shoe-founder-and-winter-palm-beacher-l... Priest facing sex abuse claim commits suicide- June 28, 2008 A Roman Catholic priest committed suicide after he was informed that he would be suspended pending an investigation of his alleged sexual abuse of a minor 29 years ago, the Diocese of Portland said Friday.http://www.topix.net/city/augusta-me/2008/06/priest-facing-sex-abuse-claim-commits-suicide... Beer, soda tax veto petition has a shot- June 28, 2008 AUGUSTA : The petition asking voters in November to overturn beer, wine, soda and insurance taxes passed by the Legislature in the last week of session appears to have a shot, with proponents spending more than ...http://www.topix.net/city/augusta-me/2008/06/beer-soda-tax-veto-petition-has-a-shot?fromrs... Chef Lawrence Klang of Natalie's is Named a Finalist in the Statewide ...- June 26, 2008 CAMDEN : Natalie's at the Camden Harbour Inn announced that Chef Lawrence Klang, the Chef de Cuisine at Natalie's, has been selected as one of only five finalists for most original lobster recipe in the "Maine ...http://www.topix.net/city/augusta-me/2008/06/chef-lawrence-klang-of-natalies-is-named-a-fi... Rockland's Ascendant Energy expands staff- June 24, 2008 ROCKLAND : Ascendant Energy, a Rockland-based solar energy system provider, is expanding its staff.http://www.topix.net/city/augusta-me/2008/06/rocklands-ascendant-energy-expands-staff?from... Gardiner gears up for Whatever festival- June 21, 2008 Gardiner will kick off the Kennebec Valley Chamber's Whatever Family Festival Saturday, June 21, with 13 hours of fun, music, food and original arts and crafts.http://www.topix.net/city/augusta-me/2008/06/gardiner-gears-up-for-whatever-festival?fromr... Maine group drops push to repeal gay rights law- June 19, 2008 More... TV Online Maine group drops push to repeal gay rights law By GLENN ADAMS AUGUSTA, Maine - An evangelical group has abandoned its campaign to overturn Maine's law protecting gays and lesbians from ...http://www.topix.net/city/augusta-me/2008/06/maine-group-drops-push-to-repeal-gay-rights-l... |