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Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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A look back at Augusta-area news of 2019
The year was highlighted by acts of heroism, downtown changes and high-profile crime.
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Central Maine’s most-read stories of 2019
We’ve collected our 10 most-read stories of the year and presented them below in order of page views.
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Historic Gardiner building on brink of comeback a year after fire
The owner of the Domino’s Pizza in Gardiner said despite delays, the restaurant that burned a year ago is slated to reopen in the first three months of 2020.
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Hallowell family makes cross-country journey to treat its three children with autism
Three of the Cobb family’s four children are on the autism spectrum, but the former Winthrop couple believe their story is not so much about autism but, instead, about “not giving up.”
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Freezing rain sends vehicles sliding off roads across central Maine
First responders were busy responding to a steady stream of accidents and slide-offs Friday morning.
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Hallowell officials to focus on former fire station’s future as planning moves ahead
A public hearing will likely be held in January to clarify where the city is in the process of deciding the future of the historic Second Street property.
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One person displaced following Oak Street fire in Waterville
The cause of the fire is being left undetermined, according to Waterville Fire Chief Shawn Esler.
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Firefighters marvel at increased space as new Farmingdale Fire Station nears completion
Selectman Wayne Kilgore said there will likely be an open house at the station in January.
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Augusta’s Mark O’Brien known for leading with civility
At-Large Councilor Mark O’Brien has served the city for more than two decades, with roles on the city council and board of education.