United Community Living Center is proposing to open a daytime homeless services center at 12 Spruce St., near the Ballard Center on the east side of Augusta.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Wednesday morning fire burns garage in Richmond
The fire started at a home garage across the street from the Richmond Fire Department and no injuries were reported.
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Storm bringing high winds, heavy rains to central Maine
The National Weather Service says there is a strong possibility of power outages and flooding from Wednesday’s storm, which is expected to last through the night.
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Fire at Augusta home briefly closes North Street, blocks access to public works
Snow removal efforts not impacted by temporary closure of the only street into the city’s public works facility.
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Hallowell city manager to control future budget cuts
City officials have been working for more than four months to cut municipal spending and lower residents’ tax burden.
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Fire destroys camp, displaces tenant in Litchfield Saturday
Litchfield Fire Chief Michael Sherman said the cause of the fire appeared to be accidental, related to an electrical problem.
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Success of Maine’s snowmobile industry rides on the weather
‘We rely on Mother Nature’ and bad snow years can ‘devastate’ the businesses that depend on snowmobilers, Maine Snowmobile Association President Al Swett said.
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Festival of Trees in Gardiner has impressive turnout, business and attendees alike
The 7th annual Festival of Trees, which ends Sunday, allows people to attempt to win holiday trees filled with prizes..
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Augusta’s warming center at capacity as soon as doors open
The Overnight Emergency Warming Center at South Parish Congregational Church has 30 beds, but it has had more than 50 guests some nights looking to get out of the cold.
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Longtime Gardiner-area school superintendent to step down
After nearly 15 years in the school district, Patricia Hopkins resigned from her role as superintendent at Thursday night’s board meeting, effective June 30, 2025.