Many school districts are choosing some mix of remote learning and traditional snow days.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Augusta man arrested in Florida on check forgery charges says he was recruited in Maine
Shawn Willette, 43, said people in Maine enticed him to cash forged checks under false identifies in Florida.
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Central Maine smashes third temperature record in a week
Augusta’s high temperature Wednesday tied the warmest temperature ever recorded at the site in the month of November.
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Benton man accused of Fairfield murder seeks to have bloody evidence excluded from trial
Raheem Goodwin, 23, of Benton, allegedly killed Edwin Weeks, 62, at his Fairfield home and later disposed of bloody clothing and a knife in a trash container in Skowhegan. His lawyers say the search of the container by police was improper.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Litchfield man severely injured after roll-over crash Tuesday
Speed and alcohol appear to have been factors in the crash, and it was unclear whether the driver, Michael Cummings, 46, was wearing a seat belt.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Politics
Morris-Polley takes Augusta City Council seat; Ambrose, Reynolds elected to school board
Augusta voters also approved a request to borrow just under $5.5 million for capital improvement projects by a vote of 6,023-2,563.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Schools and Education
Michelle Tucker wins Gardiner seat on school board
Four candidates ran for one spot to represent Gardiner on the MSAD 11 school board.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Fayette voters convincingly choose to block sale of Starling Hall
The building has been the center of controversy in town since residents signed a petition this summer to force a sale of the building by the end of next year.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
‘Our democracy in action’: High turnout reported as voters across central Maine flock to polls
Poll workers across the region dealt with lines of voters Tuesday, even after heavy absentee voting. ‘We want people to know their vote is safe, and it counts,’ said one official.
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Central Maine Eats: BBQ, pho and more
Complete coverage of what’s new with restaurants, food trucks and food events in central Maine.