A Mill Street apartment appears to have been specifically targeted by home invaders, Augusta police said.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Hot twist to a cool, wet summer brings blast of heat and advisories to central Maine
Augusta set high-temperature records twice this week. Several schools closed early due to a lack of air conditioning.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Ethics panel reviewing formal complaint against state Senate president
Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, declared a second home in Augusta as his principal residence on his mortgage, and Republican critics say he should be investigated for potential violations.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Moscow man indicted on manslaughter, other charges following deadly automobile crash
Eric Tankerley, 34, was indicated recently by a Somerset County grand jury and is expected to face charges, including manslaughter, for his involvement last year in a Caratunk crash in which two women died.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Augusta tax bills being mailed late
With the first installment of property tax payments due Sept. 14, Augusta taxpayers still have not received their bills in the mail.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Largest union representing Maine’s state workers holds demonstration for improved wages
The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.
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Largest union representing Maine state workers holds demonstration for improved wages
The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.
Posted inMaine
Windsor Fair draws record crowds to the weeklong event and to the popular women’s fry pan toss
The Windsor Fair expects to attract 100,000 people overall by Monday’s close.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Houseplant Swap to return to Augusta library Sept. 16
AUGUSTA — People looking to rehome a houseplant, or add more to their collection, can attend Lithgow Public Library’s Houseplant Swap. The event is scheduled for 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in the Community Meeting Room at 45 Winthrop St. Plants can be dropped off anytime that week, or the morning of the swap. Plants […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Augusta library to offer Affordable Connectivity Program class Sept. 18
AUGUSTA — The National Digital Equity Center, a nonprofit organization which provides digital literacy classes, plans to offer a class on how to apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program. The class is set for 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. The Federal Communications Commission […]