There were 33 fewer deaths on the roads last year than in 2017, but officials continue to worry about distracted driving.
2019
Posted inBusiness
Rising coffee prices may boost growers
Meanwhile, the industry is moving to increase consumption worldwide.
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Posted inCelebrations, Local & State
Baby girl first to be born in central Maine in 2019
Rumford family welcomes daughter at 3:40 a.m. New Year’s Day at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington.
Posted inLocal & State
Augusta to consider $500 fine for non-residents violating recycling rules
The proposal follows other changes meant to curb misuse of recycling containers at the Augusta locations.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Hallowell artist begins preliminary work on large mural downtown
Artist Chris Cart said the mural on the back of the Vallee Real Estate building could be installed by June.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Lobster Dip raises spirits, money for Special Olympics
A balmy 50-degree day greets dippers at the annual New Year’s Day event that was postponed last year because of freezing weather.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local & State
Hobbyists buy, sell vintage collectibles, decor at New Year’s Day Antiques Show
Twenty-nine sellers, from as far away as New York, converged on the Augusta Armory on Tuesday to peddle toys, signs and more.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Eaton Mountain in Skowhegan open for righteous snowtubing
Ski trails with rope tows expected to open this weekend as new manager takes reins to run the resort throughout the year, including plans for summer concerts.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump invites congressional leaders to border security briefing
The shutdown over funding for the border wall the president wants is now in its 11th day.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Kennebec Journal Jan. 1 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 1, 2019.