The Augusta Police Department to require officers to carry stun guns and is looking fill a mental health worker position that’s been vacant since December.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man charged in crash that killed Oakland motorcyclist
Eric Arbour, 24, of Augusta was driving an SUV that struck and killed motorcyclist Patric Sherman, 58, of Oakland, last June.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Chelsea-area school district considers 8.35% budget increase, driven largely by proposed state law and COVID-19 pandemic
Superintendent: Bill could require districts to pay full tuition for students they send to technical centers in Maine, and cost smaller districts, such as Regional School Unit 12, about $330,000 a year.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Bird seed sale to benefit bird conservation, education programming
Mid-Coast Audubon plans to accept bird seed orders until Friday, Feb. 25, to raise funds to support bird conservation and education programming. Orders can be placed through the Audubon’s website, or by mail-in form, available at midcoast.maineaudubon.org. Seeds must be picked up between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, March 5 at one of two […]
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Vassalboro official had ordered marijuana growing business to close prior to fire
Medical marijuana cultivation business on Webber Pond Road that was destroyed in an accidental fire Monday had failed to secure town approvals to operate as a commercial business and as a marijuana business.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta Chizzle Wizzle president asks board of education to lift mask requirement while on stage
This year’s Chizzle Wizzle is the first in-person performance in two years and will mark the 131st year the show has gone on.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Hallowell finance committee revises tax break proposal for ice arena
Officials say the revision, which could yield an additional $190,000 for the city, is to be considered by the City Council on March 7.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Damariscotta library houses mini food pantry
Skidompha Library in Damariscotta has started a Little Free Pantry, stocked with food and personal care items. Created in partnership with Healthy Lincoln County, the pantry — located near the 184 Main St. library’s back entrance — is available during regular library hours. Although available products may vary, typical items include pasta, rice, canned goods, […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Proposed Augusta judicial heritage museum with controversial Fuller statue on hold after lukewarm board reception
After public opposition to a plan to develop the Maine Judicial Heritage Society Museum and Park on a vacant lot in Augusta, proponents asked the Augusta Planning Board to delay consideration of the proposal.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop moves forward with matching $1.8 million Winthrop beach, Norcross Point redevelopment grant
The Town Council unanimously accepted a motion to authorize a local match from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for $1,787,017, or half of the project’s costs.