The new law, signed during a ceremony at the State House Wednesday, allows abortions later in pregnancy and is one of the least restrictive state laws in the nation.
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Sailor who died at Pearl Harbor laid to rest in Maine decades later
Ensign Stanley W. Allen received a funeral with full military honors at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.
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New University of Maine at Augusta president seeks to deepen community relationships
As Jenifer Cushman takes the helm of the third-largest school in Maine’s state university system, she’s looking to draw in people seeking to finish degrees they began years ago, or who never thought they would go to college.
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Photos: Mainer killed at Pearl Harbor laid to rest nearly 82 years later at Augusta cemetery
The remains of Ensign Stanley Willis Allen, who was born in Bethel and lived in Brunswick, who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, was buried with full military honors on Tuesday at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. Photos are by Kennebec Journal photographer Ashley Allen.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County officials reaffirm support for Waterville affordable housing development
Waterville area officials have been contacting the three Kennebec County commissioners to urge their continued support for the redevelopment of the Lockwood-Duchess Mill that has been delayed.
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‘He’s home now’: Mainer killed at Pearl Harbor to be buried 82 years later
Ensign Stanley Willis Allen of Bethel was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. His remains were identified 80 years later.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Augusta plan would seek up to $30 million for Western Avenue makeover
Officials are looking to spend up to $100,000 in city funds to form a plan to transform the busy, commercialized road.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Big Apple robbed again in Augusta
Police said they are investigating the robbery, reported at 4:08 a.m. Sunday, at the convenience store and gas station at 36 Stone St.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man sentenced to 11 years on federal drug trafficking charges
Ray C. Mack Jr., 30, also faces charges from local police that he sexually assaulted a woman and threatened to kill her.
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Augusta eyes using remaining pandemic relief money to help shelter homeless for the winter
Some city councilors say Augusta needs a year-round, full-time homeless shelter, but they would agree to provide some city funds to temporarily provide a place for the homeless to sleep during the winter months.