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.
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Maranacook class of 2003 planning 20th reunion for Aug. 12
Maranacook Community High School’s 2003 class reunion is set for 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at Le Club Calumet at 334 West River Road in Augusta. Featuring a performance from classmate Evan Haines, Maranacook schoolmates can enjoy conversation, dinner, music, and connection. For more information and to let us know you are coming, email […]
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Augusta Planning Board approves $36 million expansion of MaineGeneral cancer center
The expansion to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care would nearly double the number of exam rooms to accommodate a growing need.
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Augusta cadet graduates from West Point
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Cadet Caleb Scott Richardson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Richardson of Augusta, graduated on May 27 from the U.S. Military Academy. Richardson graduated from Cony High School in 2019. While at West Point, he concentrated his studies in Political Science: American Politics. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in […]
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Maine tightens rules for fishing striped bass following ‘unprecedented’ year
Recreational anglers will be prohibited from harvesting striped bass smaller than 28 and larger than 31 inches. The previous regulation had a 35-inch limit.
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State library, Augusta society to host talk by ‘Up For Grabs!’ author July 19
The Maine State Library and the Kennebec Historical Society will host the society’s July presentation about “Up For Grabs!” with speaker Thomas Urquhart at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the library’s temporary location at 242 State St. in Augusta. Urquhart was born in London, England, brought up in New York City, and received his […]
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Nonprofit trust buying Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, other Maine newspapers in landmark deal
The National Trust for Local News has agreed to purchase 5 of the state’s 6 daily papers and 17 of its weeklies in an effort to preserve local journalism.
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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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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.
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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.