The second phase includes permitting for sandbags, geotechnical exploration and conceptual engineering design, with costs not to exceed $45,800.
Kennebec Journal
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Years of inaction to redevelop historic Kennebec Arsenal prompts Augusta officials to take initiative with owner
A citizen group worried about ongoing deterioration at the site, asked city officials to take action to get North Carolina developer to finally redevelop the historic riverfront site.
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Strong thunderstorms move through central Maine leaving many without power
Kennebec County was hardest hit in terms of its thousand-plus outages, but power was quickly being restored throughout the afternoon.
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Hot, humid weather in central Maine ripens fruit and brings cries for relief
This week’s hot, humid weather sent people across central Maine looking for relief, and people in the Richmond area looking for ripe peaches at Pleasant Pond Orchard, where owner Shane Patrick advises people to stop by early in the day.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area school district to follow CDC masking recommendations
After two hours of deliberation and many different perspectives shared, Regional School Unit 2 will require masks to be worn in its schools.
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Police: Monmouth man killed in fog after being struck by car
Kyle Foyt-Bridges, 29, was killed while walking on Main Street early Thursday morning, according to authorities.
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Augusta Public Schools to enforce mask wearing for all students, staff, visitors
Regardless of vaccination status, the Augusta Public Schools will require masks for people entering its buildings next school year.
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Augusta’s annual free backpack, school supplies event scheduled for Sunday
The Greater Augusta Back to School Program recently won the Augusta Mayor’s Recognition of Excellence Award and on Sunday it will give out around 1,000 backpacks to students.
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Readfield Historical Society unveils 6 signs across town as part of the Heritage Days celebration
The Readfield Historical Society gave the Union Meeting House a sign Saturday morning.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Oakland man sentenced to 20 years in prison for child rape
Jeramy D. Hinton, 49, began assaulting a girl when she was 4 years old.