Authorities were called to a home off Hatch Street on Friday after a relative reported the man had made suicidal statements and had a firearm.
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New Augusta emergency overnight homeless shelter moves forward with city approval of funding
The proposed new shelter, to be created at South Parish Congregational Church, will provide a safe, warm place for unhoused people over the winter, advocates say.
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Week In Photos Aug. 26-Sept 2, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Funeral set this weekend for pastor of Augusta-area Catholic parish who died suddenly
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland said the Rev. John Skehan, 66, pastor of the Augusta-based St. Michael Parish, died unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday while visiting friends on his day off.
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Litchfield man uses garden hose to douse flames at trailer home
The man’s efforts held the flames at bay until firefighters could arrive at his home on Hathorne Lane. No one was injured.
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Kennebec Land Trust to host Cobbossee Stream paddle Sept. 8
Kennebec Land Trust staff plan to host a paddle on Cobbossee Stream at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, to the Wakefield Wildlife Sanctuary Cabins in West Gardiner. Those who plan to attend will meet at the Collins Mills Road boat launch in West Gardiner, paddle approximately two miles downstream to the cabins, tour one of […]
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Litchfield Fair set for Sept. 9-11
This year’s Litchfield Fair is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 9-11, at the 44 Plains Road fairgrounds in Litchfield. Gates will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11. The fair will feature musical entertainment, agricultural and livestock events, contests, redneck […]
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Augusta marks International Overdose Awareness Day, which seeks to remove stigma, remember loved ones lost
Advocates hope removing the stigma of substance use disorder will encourage more to seek help with addiction.
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Heavy rain damages downtown Hallowell road
Failure in the system’s underground storm drain system may have caused pavement on Winthrop Street to ripple Wednesday morning, officials said.
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Planning Board approves new Augusta Police Station
Officials still believe the Willow Street station, despite inflation and supply chain concerns, can be built for the $20.5 million residents approved for it.