A special election to fill the seat will be held March 3, 2020.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Missing Richmond woman struggled with mental health, substance abuse
A search for details of the life of Anneliese Heinig, the missing mother of two from Richmond, reveal a woman who is loved by family and friends but who also has struggled and had a history of conflict involving law enforcement.
Some Augusta city workers to get substantial raises in the new year
A salary survey indicated Augusta was paying its employees, on average, less than other comparable municipalities.
Weekly web show aims to improve Augusta Police Department’s outreach
On the most recent episode, the Massey family, which has three generations of law enforcement workers, spoke with Chief Jared Mills.
Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails heralds in ski season with opening races for all ages
The Waterville recreation area hosted cross-country ski races Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., drawing approximately 100 participants from across the state.
Farmingdale man’s elite shooting earns him his own signature rifle
After shooting a rare perfect target, Gary Hamilton, owner of Farmingdale’s Neilson’s Sporting Goods, signed a sponsorship deal with Cooper Firearms of Montana.
Five Questions: Hubbard Free Library’s Annemarie Kromhout
The director of the Hubbard Free Library talks about the institution’s financial struggles and how she is staying up to speed with changes in best practices for libraries.
Man ‘gravely injured’ in Vassalboro car crash, officials suspect intoxicated driving involved
Vassalboro Police Chief Mark Brown was first to the scene just after 11 a.m. Saturday on Nelson Road.
Skowhegan’s first Grinch-themed holiday stroll hits the mark with attendees, who turned out in the hundreds
The event, which lasted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the DeBe River Walk Trail in Skowhegan, was a revamped version of the annual holiday stroll that has taken place in the town for 27 years.
Model trains and enthusiasts take over Maine State Cultural Building
The atrium at the Maine State Cultural Building in Augusta was packed with dozens of families who gawked at elaborate model train setups.