Resident Shay Flanagan said drivers go too fast on the newly-paved Central Street and prompted city police to look into the issue.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Sexual assault victim says sentence for Augusta man not enough
Timothy Boothby, 51, was sentenced to 21 days in jail after pleading guilty.
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Five takeaways on keeping and attracting workers in central Maine
At Wednesday’s Central Maine Business Breakfast in Augusta, experts weighed in on strategies to develop the region’s workforce.
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Augusta police investigating broken windows at Bond Brook Recreation area
Leif Dahlin, the city’s director of community services, said there is about $300 in damage at two buildings.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Former treasurer pleads guilty to Litchfield Fair theft, to serve 18 months in jail
Ryan Beaudette, who admitted to stealing $150,000 from the Litchfield Farmers’ Club, has repaid some of that and was ordered to make effort to pay $129,000 in restitution as part of his probation conditions.
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Dana Wilde: The tough little hummingbirds
Although nearly 10% of other hummingbird species worldwide are threatened with extinction, ruby-throats are not, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta company wins international acclaim for tool design
KV Tooling won an award for its design of a custom tool for one of its customers, and owner Brian Beland wants to use the opportunity to shine a light on the need for machinists.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta Housing Authority seeks to develop apartments on city-owned site
A city park, Macomber Park, now occupies the Gage Street lot.
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Gardiner officials to receive update on bridge project
City officials have asked for more information on the materials excavated from around the Bridge Street bridge, as well as the upcoming schedule of work.
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Hallowell city councilors back plan to reopen dog park
Councilors moved unanimously to open the dog park at Vaughn Field following a clean-up event on Oct. 20.