I remember reading long ago of 18th century settlers fleeing Maine-ward to escape oppressions in Massachusetts and many of them bouncing back because of “extremely harsh winters,” writes Dana Wilde.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Meeting sparks interest in educational opportunities in Waterville
SPaRC, a group hoping to leverage partnerships between educational institutions in Waterville, held its first public meeting Tuesday evening.
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Augusta City Councilors to discuss zoning change to help redevelop former church
Councilors also to discuss proposals to allow distilleries, breweries and bakeries in more of the city and tighten zoning rules on Winthrop Street.
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Whitefield man pleads guilty to illegally possessing firearm
Samuel Caison, 36, faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Hallowell man pleads guilty to charge stemming from firing gun
Police say the man reportedly shot at a vehicle during an apparent road rage incident in Augusta in October 2019.
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Jefferson man, 77, dies in three-vehicle crash in Augusta
The crash, reported shortly before 5 p.m., closed Eastern Avenue for about 45 minutes.
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Meeting to seek community input on educational opportunities in Waterville
The new SPaRC initiative is hoping to leverage partnerships between Waterville’s public school system, early childhood and adult education institutions, and three colleges.
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People targeted in central Maine drive-by shooting spree had connections to suspect’s ex-girlfriend, police say
Dana S. Dasilva and Michelle N. Luce, of Skowhegan, were arrested by police following multiple instances of gunfire Saturday night in Winslow, Waterville and Clinton.
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Gardiner officials to talk about parking
The results of a parking study, conducted by the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, is expected to be discussed Wednesday.
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Augusta man charged after allegedly assaulting police officers
Police said Garrett Camren, 40, assaulted them after they arrested his girlfriend Bonny Gilmore, 35, for a protection order violation.