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Goodwill store in Augusta evacuated after discovery of grenade

by Keith Edwards February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

A Maine State Police bomb team determined a box that had been donated contained a spent training grenade and fuses for artillery shells.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Augusta homeless to get a place to go during the day

by Keith Edwards February 9, 2025February 10, 2025

A low-barrier, daytime service center is set to open soon, with a new recovery center to follow this summer.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Fairfield’s chocolate festival supports love of community

by Emily Duggan February 8, 2025February 8, 2025

‘This is the perfect place for people to get a unique Valentine’s gift from local artisans and supporting the local community,’ says Central Maine Chocolate Festival organizer.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Augusta Civic Center auditorium naming rights sold for $828K

by Keith Edwards February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

The former Paul G. Poulin Auditorium to be renamed for Hammond Lumber, with the main entrance to the Augusta Civic Center to be rededicated to Poulin.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Manchester hires new fire chief, turning page after year of turmoil

by Ethan Horton February 7, 2025September 12, 2025

Stephen Caswell will continue working part-time as Richmond’s fire chief while he takes on the new position in Manchester.

Kennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Morning Sentinel

Sports, ice and a good dog: Week In Photos Jan. 31-Feb. 7, 2025

by Joe Phelan and Anna Chadwick February 7, 2025June 17, 2025

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Maine Capitol Police welcome first bomb-sniffing dog

by Joe Phelan February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

Teddy, trained through the Maine State Police K-9 Unit, is expected to conduct daily sweeps through the Maine State House complex in Augusta, officials said.