These Augusta area stories topped local news during the past year.
December 2018
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Speeding car flips over I-295, lands on Marginal Way in Portland
The man at the wheel was not seriously injured but will face several charges, according to Maine State Police.
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Posted inLocal & State
Photos: Ski season in full swing at Quarry Road Rec Area in Waterville
A cold November allowed workers at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville to get a jump start on snowmaking.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots secure 1st-round bye
Tom Brady throws three first-half touchdowns in New England’s win over the Jets to end the regular season.
Posted inLocal & State
New Waterville councilors to face early budget challenge, look to improve relations with mayor
With four newcomers on the City Council in 2019, some say dynamics could change as the group looks to tackle the city budget, lower taxes and revitalization.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Kennebec Journal Dec. 30 police log
Augusta area police reports for Dec. 30, 2018.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Morning Sentinel Dec. 30 police log
Waterville area police reports for Dec. 30, 2018.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Former Afghanistan commander torpedoes Trump’s foreign policy decisions
Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal also says he believes President Trump is immoral.
Posted inSource
It’s almost New Year’s, time to hit the beach
A Get Busy for the very brave and bold
Posted inLocal & State
Authorities tentatively identify body found in rubble of Acton fire
The blaze destroyed a garage and a second-floor apartment on Hopper Road, the State Fire Marshal’s Office says.