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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime
Man arrested by FBI at Augusta gas station for selling fentanyl, meth and cocaine
Alvaro ‘Santos’ Annover Motera Arias was arrested Friday at MD’s Market on 240 Riverside Drive in Augusta for allegedly selling controlled substances.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
FBI investigation involving traffic stop draws large police response to Augusta gas station
Augusta police officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near MD’s Market at 240 Riverside Drive, and both the vehicle and its occupants were then turned over “to our federal counterparts,” according to Kevin Lully, deputy chief of Augusta Police.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Heat advisory in effect for central Maine as temperatures reach into the 90s
The heat and humidity could make it feel up to 96 degrees in Augusta Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
The Christmas Tree Shops closure news leaves customers disappointed
The Massachusetts-based discount home goods store announced last week it would shutter its operations, after initially planning to reorganize the company, and its closure in Augusta will open up more space for leasing at the Turnpike Mall on Western Avenue.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Longtime superintendent of Augusta schools resigns
Jim Anastasio’s tenure as the district’s top administrator will end on June 30, 2024.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Knights of Columbus to host fabric giveaway in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Abnaki Council 334 Knights of Columbus plans to hold a fabric giveaway to those that make quilts, blankets and crafts for children, veterans, hospitals and more. The initiative is scheduled for 2-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, July 12-14, at the American Legion Post 205, 400 Eastern Ave. There will be hundreds of remnants of fabric, […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hundreds turn up for Augusta’s Fourth of July parade and Old Fort Western reenactment
Old Fort Western coordinator Linda Novak said she thinks Tuesday’s crowd is the largest to ever attend the annual event.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Despite rainy forecast, Fourth of July celebrations expected to carry on in central Maine
Event organizers in greater Augusta say only heavy rains could put a damper on Independence Day parades and fireworks.
Posted inCommunity
University of Maine at Augusta names spring honor students
University of Maine at Augusta has announced the 2023 spring full-time and part-time president’s lists and the 2023 spring full-time and part-time dean’s lists. The full-time president’s and dean’s lists are issued once a semester. The part-time president’s and dean’s lists are issued once a year. Students, along with their hometown, are listed alphabetically by […]