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Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Man who fled police in truck, then on foot in Augusta sentenced to 88 days in jail
Bryan S. Black took off in his pickup truck when approached by a Kennebec County Sheriff’s Deputy, speeding and passing vehicles in the breakdown lane.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Hallowell committee to review cuts to lower next year’s taxes
The City Council froze about $190,000 in spending at its last meeting to help pay down expenses next year and relieve residents’ tax burden.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News, Schools and Education
Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools
Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
The story of Hallowell’s colorful Adirondack chairs
The chairs have become an iconic symbol of the city in their 10 years on the Granite City Park bulkhead.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Small Business Saturday is big on local charm and unique gifts in Hallowell and Gardiner
On the heels of Black Friday’s big box store deals, local shoppers think small while hunting for just the right gifts while supporting local shops.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
The Week in Photos: Nov. 22-29, 2024
Some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photographs from the past week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Town staff in Chelsea gathering Letters for Santa
From Dec. 1 through Dec. 14, children can send their letters to Santa at the Chelsea Town Office and expect a reply back.
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River of Trees, Santa Claus to kick off holiday festivities in Augusta
The annual holiday tree lighting and fireworks display are also set for Saturday, as the 12 Days of Augusta celebration gets underway.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Five arrested, 72 grams of fentanyl seized in central Maine
According to authorities, three of those arrested following a monthslong investigation were from New York City, while two were from Chesterville.