GREENVILLE, S.C. — Logan Hilton of South Gardiner was among over 700 students who graduated from Bob Jones University May 5. Hilton graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. Check out other upcoming area events!
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Hallowell officer recounts tense fire rescue while identity of ‘civilian hero’ still a mystery
Officer Noah Lebel said his only thought when he arrived at the house fire on Franklin Street on Tuesday night was the report that people might still be inside.
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‘Only logical conclusion’ or ‘no evidence’? Closing arguments delivered in Waterville murder trial
The trial judge is expected to issue a verdict next week in the case of Jashawn Lipscombe, 23, of New York City, who is on trial for the 2020 shooting death of Joseph Tracy, 33, of West Gardiner.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
New York felon sentenced to 2 years in prison for possessing gun in Augusta
Camby Wilson, 22, was sentenced at federal court in Bangor for possessing a firearm in March 2022, according to prosecutors.
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‘Civilian hero,’ officer help 2 escape uninjured from roof of burning Hallowell house
The fire, reported just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, destroyed the three-story house at 1 Franklin St., but not before a Hallowell police officer and an anonymous passerby helped two people on a porch roof escape the flames.
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Cony High recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Ayanna Goonesekere is valedictorian, and Kameron Douin is salutatorian.
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Central Church to host Day in the Park event in Augusta May 28
AUGUSTA — Central Church is scheduled to hold its annual Day In The Park event starting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 28, in Capitol Park, 33 Union St. Every year, thousands of people are welcomed from across Maine to join with church with the State Capitol as backdrop as it hosts live music, a Gospel […]
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Medical examiner testifies shot that killed man in Waterville was fired at close range
Jashawn Lipscombe, 23, of New York City, is on trial for the murder of Joseph Tracy in Waterville in 2020.
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Blaze at Jefferson house also sparks brush fire, road closures
The fire started Tuesday afternoon and its cause was not immediately known, officials said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Sen. Angus King talks citizenship, book-banning, TikTok with Readfield-area middle schoolers
The independent U.S. senator from Maine was the guest speaker for the “Acadia Team” at Maranacook Community Middle School for their topic on “Paths to America.”