The second Hallowell in Pictures program is scheduled for April 22.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Landlords say Augusta rental ordinance requiring inspections, annual fee, would raise rents
A rental inspection ordinance proposed by city staff to address safety concerns in rental housing in the city would charge landlords a $100 fee, require inspections and has drawn strong opposition.
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Lewiston-based nonprofit to open 2 recovery homes in Winthrop
An Angel’s Wing Inc. will hold a grand opening Saturday for Cory’s Place, for women, and Kristopher’s Home, for men, in Winthrop.
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Photos: Cony’s Chizzle Wizzle performers rehearse for 132nd year
The 132nd annual edition of the Chizzle Wizzle musical variety show “Now in Season” will run from Tuesday, March 14, to Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m. in the Viles Auditorium at Cony Middle/High School in Augusta. All photos are by Kennebec Journal photographer Joe Phelan.
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Augusta man arrested by FBI agents in alleged $50,000 murder-for-hire scheme
Hyunkook Korsiak, 41, was arrested in New York this week after planning to kill a man in exchange for $50,000.
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Week In Photos March 3-10, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Dancing with the Realtors event set for March 31 in Augusta
AUGUSTA Realtors, affiliates and friends of the Kennebec Valley Board of Realtors plan to kick up their heels in the ninth season of the Dancing with the Realtors competition and fundraiser on Friday, March 31. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception. The dancers will have trained for 10-plus weeks to compete […]
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Clark University names local dean’s list students
WORCESTER, Mass. — Five local students have made the 2022 fall dean’s list at Clark University. Ellie C. Hodgkin of Manchester was named to first honors. Anna Pellerin of Winslow was named to first honors. Devlin I. Geisler of Farmingdale was named to second honors. Sam N. Golden of South China was named to second […]
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Augusta’s city processing software unavailable March 16, 17 for upgrade postponed
Some city services will be impacted.
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Short-term solution possible for Kennebec County communities in need of 911 dispatch service
While a plan has emerged to handle 911 calls across northern and western Kennebec County by splitting the duties between Waterville and Androscoggin County, the county’s Emergency Management Agency director is working to identify whether a different long-term solution is possible.