Jacob Diaz is already facing a charge of manslaughter in connection with the Dec. 11 crash that claimed the life of 79-year-old Carol Ivers of Fayette.
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Augusta murder suspect allegedly shot man after plan to scare him went wrong
Andrew Redmond, 34, of Augusta is accused of murdering Tyler Robinson, who was found dead on the side of Old Belgrade Road.
Kickoff to Fall Fair wraps up in Augusta
The four-day fair, which drew hundreds of people to Augusta’s Mill Park, helped usher in fall with food, rides, games and fun.
United Way kicks off 2023 campaign with $1M-plus in early support
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley launched its 2023 fundraising season with $1,103,723 in committed early support at the campaign kickoff breakfast — an increase of more than $100,000 from last year’s event. Eighteen businesses reported early campaign success Sept. 13 to a crowd of more than 250 people. Michele Pelletier of Performance Foodservice […]
Fort Western to hold Harvest Day celebration Sept. 30
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western plans to host a Family Harvest Day celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at 16 Cony St. Harvest Days were when people came together to celebrate the coming of the harvest, particularly in good years. It was a chance for them to socialize before the long winter, […]
Augusta councilors renew city manager’s contract for another year
Susan Robertson, who has held the role since 2021, said she plans to retire next fall.
Augusta councilors vote to fund winter overnight shelter for one month longer than last year
City officials also expressed frustration with what they say is a lack of timely state support for helping people who are homeless.
Augusta’s Viles Arboretum opens wetland boardwalk
The arboretum, on the east side of the state’s capital city, used both money from the Bureau of Parks and Lands as well as other fundraising to pay for the boardwalk that allows easy access to the wetland area along the north edge of its 224-acre facility.
Maine Army National Guard completes command restructuring
On Sept. 10, in a brief signing ceremony at the Augusta Armory, the commanders of the two brigade level units in the Maine Army National Guard formally exchanged commands, the final of several changes in a two-year restructuring of the force, a process intended to increase the overall readiness and efficiency of the organization. Signing […]
Public safety department promotes Safe Homes Program
September is Safe Homes Awareness Month.