Red Zone Wireless will present a proposal to Fayette officials on Tuesday that the company says rivals fiber speeds at a fraction of the cost.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Committee seeks comments for Gardiner downtown master plan proposal
The project is expected to outline goals for making downtown Gardiner a vibrant and sustainable neighborhood. The public will have a chance to review the final draft starting Thursday.
Augusta hires its first female city manager
Susan Robertson, previously the city’s director of human resources and assistant city manager, hired as city manager following retirement of longtime manager William Bridgeo.
Palermo library to hold drive-up chili fundraiser Nov. 6
People can call ahead to place orders; proceeds will benefit the library.
Sunday basketball program to begin for people over 35
WATERVILLE — An informal pickup basketball group for people at least 35 years old is scheduled to start meeting on Sundays at 6 p.m. beginning Nov. 7 at the Alfond Youth Center. Those interested can call Peter Beckerman at 207-547-4411 or Club Athletic Director Isaac Leblanc at 207-873-0684. There a nominal charge of $5 for […]
Human remains found in house fire in Somerville
Authorities responded to a report of a house on fire Saturday on Crummett Mountain Road that was called in by hunters in the area.
Hunters take to central Maine woods with guns, family and … phones
Saturday was opening day of deer hunting season for Mainers hunting with firearms.
‘Chinese Peasant Art’ exhibit to open Nov. 5 at Hallowell gallery
HALLOWELL — The Harlow is scheduled to present the exhibit “Chinese Peasant Art,” curated by Ann Arbor and John Rosenwald. The show will be on view Friday, Nov. 5 to Saturday, Nov. 27 at 100 Water St. An opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5, with curator remarks at 5:30 […]
Winthrop man indicted on charges he shook, severely injured 4-month-old baby
Officials say the baby has been at least partially blinded and is severely brain damaged after Camren L. Breton allegedly shook him.
Sandbags placed along ailing Litchfield dam as temporary leak fix as officials eye permanent solution
The town hopes to make a final decision on a permanent fix for the Woodbury Pond Dam before Thanksgiving to shore up the landmark dam that is near the Tacoma Lakes State Park land.