The fatal crash occurred as traffic was slowing for two other crashes in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 on Saturday that sent several people to the hospital Saturday.
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Belgrade camp to host Halloween-themed family activities Oct. 1
BELGRADE — A day of Halloween-themed activities for families is scheduled for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Camp Bomazeen, 656 Horse Point Road. People can come in costume and join in the games. The Haunted Woods event is for Cub Scouts and non-Cub Scout families. The cost is $7 per person; walk-ins are […]
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Augusta Kmart site owner proposes dog park, playground in effort to convince city to allow self-storage business
A developer has revised proposals for the Western Avenue site three times, but city councilors have not agreed to a zoning change to allow a project to move forward.
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Stormwater pipe failure in Gardiner creates hazardous condition
City officials say about 240 feet of failing stormwater drainpipe under Highland Avenue has opened a sinkhole and will have to be replaced before year’s end.
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Week In Photos Sept. 16-23, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Augusta DAR chapter, museum staff, take part in Bells Across America
AUGUSTA — Members of the Koussinoc Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution joined the staff of the First Amendment Museum Sept. 15 to celebrate the 235th birthday of the U.S. Constitution with one of the DAR’s long-standing traditions, Bells Across America. Every year, Daughters from across the nation gather to ring bells in […]
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Gardiner mulls fire protection concerns in wake of house fire
While the Gardiner Fire Department is adding firefighter/paramedics to its staff, concerns remain over response times and how often the department stands empty.
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Augusta high school receives grant to provide preventive health services, expand access to behavioral care
Cony High School has received $56,000 from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention to establish a more robust school-based health center.
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Hallowell selected for downtown revitalization program valued at $15,000
The opportunity is offered through the Maine Downtown Center, which helps municipalities revitalize their downtowns, and is part of the Maine Development Foundation.
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SNAPSHOT: Somewhere over Hartland’s Morrill Pond
This photo over Morrill Pond in Hartland was taken early morning on Sept. 14. “This is the first time that I have seen a rainbow here on the pond,” said Barbara L. Henigin, who took the photo, in an email. Check out other upcoming area events!