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News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Storm expected to bring 4 to 9 inches of snow across central Maine by Friday
The forecast calls for snow to begin falling late Thursday and continue Friday, creating slick driving conditions.
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Augusta councilors prioritize need to improve housing, Augusta Civic Center
Councilors agree the city should work to help create more, and better, housing options at all levels.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Gardiner officials name temporary police chief, library director to fill in for departing department heads
Detective Sgt. Todd Pilsbury was named interim police chief and Assistant Library Director Dawn Thistle was named interim library director Wednesday as the city works to fill those department head positions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Murder trial begins, again, for Gardiner man accused of shooting former friend, nearly cutting off the hands of another
The murder trial of Dylan Ketcham, 23, began, for the second time, on Wednesday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta. His first trial was declared a mistrial in September.
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Hallowell city manager gets 7% raise in renewed 2-year contract
Officials said they are pleased with the performance of City Manager Gary Lamb, whose annual salary will increase to nearly $100,000 in August.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Hallowell troop honors 3 Eagle Scouts
HALLOWELL — Troop 647 of Hallowell Scouts and alumni gathered Jan. 5 for dinner and recognize three young men who earned the Eagle rank a while ago but had yet to be honored: Zachary Truman, Zackery Ellis and Corbin Eldridge, all of Farmingdale. The gathering took place at the American Legion Post 6, according to […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta’s 1st Amendment Museum names new board leadership
Gene Policinski will succeed museum co-founder Genie Gannett as board president.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Maine Arts Academy students to present ‘Wolf’s Bane’ Jan. 24-26
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy’s Student Theater Company plans this month to present “Wolf’s Bane,” an original play written by MeAA senior Ava Bickford and directed by senior Owen Hines. The murder mystery thriller offers a wide array of exciting characters, according to a news release from Diane Manter, academy office manager and admissions director. […]
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Hallowell police cruiser damaged, sergeant injured in crash
The crash reduces the Hallowell Police Department’s fleet of cruisers from three to two after the vehicle driven by Sgt. Christopher Giles was apparently struck from behind by a teenage driver.