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Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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‘Uniquely dangerous person’: Spridal Hubiak sentenced to 65 years for murdering coworker Angela Bragg in Waterville
Prosecutors say it appears Hubiak also had plans, and had made preparations, to kill others.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Hawaii man who talked to jurors in Augusta courthouse elevator indicted on tampering charges
Estevan C. Hartley, while at the Capital Judicial Center, allegedly told jurors if they were picked for his trial, he was an innocent man.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta’s First Amendment Museum to move downtown during Gannett House renovation
The museum, which celebrates the First Amendment, will operate out of a space on Water Street for three years while the former home of Guy Gannett gets an update.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
No injuries reported in fire that ‘gutted’ Vassalboro garage
The fire led crews to close a stretch of Main Street for several hours Saturday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta to spend last of its federal pandemic funds on heat pumps, Civic Center repairs, paving
The city received $1.98 million in ARPA funding, and has just under $300,000 remaining.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Man arrested in Monmouth following high-speed chase, hourslong manhunt
Police used dogs, a drone, social media and tips from residents to catch up to suspect on the lam.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Three Cony students have vegetarian options added to the school lunch menu
Two juniors and a senior at Cony High School decided to take charge when they noticed some of their friends were not eating school lunches. Now there are more lunch options for everyone.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Nov. 15-22, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal
Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner to show locally made movie
The film, ‘a Peace of Forest,’ was made by a Maine couple in Whitefield over four years. It is the first feature-length film to be shown in Johnson Hall since 1958.