All photos by Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Schools and Education
Wales-area school officials tell parents not to worry about vacancies
Overall, Regional School Unit 4 is down 17 people since July. Officials are confident they can fill the positions by the time school starts.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Western Avenue Bridge replacement in Augusta to change traffic flow starting this fall
The $30.9 million project, which will replace the heavily trafficked bridge carrying U.S. Route 202 over Interstate 95 in Augusta, will impact traffic for about a year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Man injured in Windsor tractor accident
The victim was clearing a house lot off Windsor Neck Road when the incident occurred, according to Fire Chief Arthur Strout.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Aug. 9-16, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Student urges Readfield-area school board to listen to teachers
Several people spoke at Thursday night’s special board meeting, including Maranacook Community High School teachers and a student who said communication from administration is lacking.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Ocean State Job Lot to open new location in Augusta’s Turnpike Mall
The new location for the discount retailer fills the space of the former Christmas Tree Shops, which closed last year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Wayne fire leaves 8 homeless Wednesday morning
A GoFundMe set up to help the family recover has reached over $4,600 in donations.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State
Winthrop Arts Festival set to feature 18 local artists
The 36th annual festival on Main Street will coincide with the monthly Vintage Vault market on Saturday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta’s Rines Hill Bridge has reopened. Here’s the before and after of this well-traveled road.
After 17 months of traffic restrictions, the Rines Hill Bridge replacement is complete and Water Street is now open to two-way traffic at the south end of downtown Augusta.