The cities of Waterville and Augusta are prepared, with help from their chambers of commerce, to receive influxes of people for such large events that are increasingly being held in central Maine.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Vote recount confirms Denise Tepler as winner of Maine Senate race decided by less than 1% margin
The manual recount was held Thursday at 45 Commerce Drive in Augusta following the close race.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Readfield standoff ends in arrest of 71-year-old Belgrade man
Police were called to a residence on Tuesday night and arrested 71-year-old Carl Hiebert.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Watch: Hundreds turn out at cemetery on sweltering-hot day for funeral of ‘unclaimed’ Augusta veteran
No one came forward to claim Gerry R. Brooks after he died last month, and a funeral home director said it’s becoming a more common situation.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Beating the extreme heat: Central Mainers search for swimming holes, pools and cooling centers
As the heat wave continues to build and steam, people in central Maine were taking measures to cool off wherever they could.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, Schools and Education
Dresden voters pass $1.78 million municipal budget
Around 55 residents passed Dresden’s $1.78 million budget at Tuesday’s annual town meeting without any changes or adjustments to the proposed municipal spending plan.
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Former estate’s tree house site offers Maine State House views in Howard Hill Historic Park
The State House overlook in the Howard Hill Historic Park in Augusta was once the site of a tree house in the estate of publishing magnate William Howard Gannett.
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Large police presence reported Tuesday night on Morrill Road in Readfield
More than a dozen police vehicles were seen parked near the intersection of Morrill and Nickerson Hill roads.
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How to keep your house pets and farm animals cool during Maine’s heat wave
Here are symptoms to look out for and tips for keeping your furry friends cool during high temperatures.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Woman found guilty after firing gun in Oakland domestic violence incident
Woman who fired gun into floor of Oakland home during argument with husband was found guilty of reckless conduct, criminal threatening, endangering child.