Kevin Martin, 28, died Wednesday after losing control of his vehicle on Togus Road, police said.
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Skowhegan Falls History Walk to celebrate of Skowhegan’s bicentennial
In celebration of Skowhegan’s bicentennial, local historian Melvin Burnham plans to lead a history walk at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Skowhegan Falls. This history walk — which begins at the Benedict Arnold Park behind the Federated Church on Island Avenue, Skowhegan — offers participants in-depth information with vintage images that illustrate what role […]
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Kennebec County strikes three-year deal with jail officers union
Corrections officers at the Kennebec County jail will receive a 3% raise this year and 7% in each of the next two years, but the starting salary remains among the lowest in Maine.
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Hallowell woman arrested after car crashes into building, catches fire in Augusta
An office building on Western Avenue was significantly damaged and one person was taken to a hospital after the Tuesday crash, officials said.
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Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record
Roughly 300 people dressed as Elvis gathered Tuesday to honor the King of rock ‘n’ roll, falling far short of the record but easily becoming the largest Elvis gathering in Maine.
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United Way of Kennebec Valley raises over $21K at golf scramble
MANCHESTER — The 53rd annual United Way of Kennebec Valley Golf Scramble, held Aug. 7 at the Augusta Country Club, raised $21,883 to support community programming — nearly a $2,000 increase over last year. Proceeds will support United Way of Kennebec Valley’s annual fundraising campaign, which funds 58 nonprofit and school-based programs across Kennebec County, […]
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Kennebec Land Trust to hold annual meeting, celebration in Wayne Aug. 20
WAYNE — The Kennebec Land Trust’s 35th anniversary annual meeting, celebration and honoring of land donors is set for Sunday, Aug. 20, at Camp Androscoggin, 126 Leadbetter Road. Many of the trust’s 1,100 household members plan to attend. People are welcome to come for any part of it; there is no cost. The meeting will […]
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More Eurasian milfoil found near island on Cobbossee Lake
The recent discovery comes months after Maine legislators passed a law requiring the cleaning, draining and drying of boats to curb the spread of invasive plants.
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New Portland church recognizes scholarship recipients
NEW PORTLAND — The Western Mountains Baptist Church has announced the recipients of the 2023 WMBC Community Scholarship. Each year a graduating senior from Mt. Abram or Carrabec high school is awarded $1,000 to help pay for expenses during their first semester at a higher education institute. This year the WMBC scholarship board made the […]
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Augusta needs $20 million in new public works buildings to address safety concerns, report says
The report by an architectural consultant also recommends $33 million in improvements to update the Augusta Civic Center.