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1. Billing dispute disrupts Maine public-interest payphones (pressherald.com) — A state-funded public-interest payphone at Augusta's Lithgow Public Library recently had dial tone but couldn't complete ordinary calls because of a billing dispute between its operator and Consolidated Communications. While 911 still worked, callers were diverted to a commercial pitch instead of an operator, highlighting how quietly such disruptions can affect free local calling at key public locations.
2. First-day-of-school traditions bring family memories to life (yourohionews.com) — Families in Augusta can spot a familiar back-to-school tradition at Farrington Elementary, where the dressed-up cement goose "Georgie Girl" now greets students inside the front doors. A longtime family custom of plaid first-day outfits and a whimsical school-bus cake has grown into a beloved school mascot, even featured on the school's Facebook page for local parents and kids to enjoy.
3. Ranked choice tabulation in Maine's primary cost more than $245,000 (wabi.tv) — State officials in Augusta report that June's ranked choice vote counting for three Maine primaries cost about $246,000, including overtime, security and staff salaries. The breakdown shows how much extra the ranked choice process added, while also detailing who ultimately secured the Democratic and Republican nominations in key gubernatorial and congressional races.
4. Obituary: Donald Edward Morgan (centralmaine.com) — Family and friends are invited to honor Donald Edward Morgan, who died August 26 at Togus Spring in Augusta, with a graveside service at the veterans cemetery in Augusta on October 2 at 1 p.m. The longtime Navy veteran and truck driver is remembered for his love of gardening, hunting, fishing, and his close-knit family.
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