In addition, Augusta City Council on Thursday will discuss a controversial proposed moratorium on new group homes, boarding houses or rooming houses.
2016
Posted inMaine, News
Cumberland County sheriff investigating release of Muslim protesters’ photos
The sheriff’s office is looking into whether photos of two women arrested at a July 15 protest were improperly released.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Lions Club chicken barbecue kicks off Skowhegan River Fest
Activities continue for the next four days, including Moonlight Madness, raft rides and a fireworks display at the Great Eddy of the Kennebec River.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta woman to serve 30 months in prison on two drug trafficking charges
Donna L. Hall was one of seven people charged in November 2015 following an investigation by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.
Posted inNation & World
Scientists’ annual physical of Earth finds its fever is rising
At the heart of new climate records are highest-ever levels in 2015 of all three major heat-trapping greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Kennebec Journal Aug. 2 police log
Augusta area police reports for Aug. 2, 2016.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta schools policy committee recommends end to media comment ban
A school official said Augusta was the only district in the state that prohibits school board members, other than the chairperson, from talking to reporters.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Bronx pair arrested in Pittston on heroin trafficking charges
The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office made the arrests during a traffic stop Tuesday on South Beech Hill Road.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Gardiner launches revolving line of credit program
Intended for existing enterprises, the program aims to help businesses overcome seasonal swings in working capital.
Posted inNation & World
Hot-air balloon pilot had at least 4 drunken-driving convictions
However, a former girlfriend describes the pilot of the balloon that crashed in Texas as a recovering alcoholic who had been sober for four years.