Town officials hope to build a new fire station at 104 Kinderhook St. with more space for department vehicles, training and equipment.
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New StoryWalk experience unveiled at Augusta’s Arboretum
Viles Arboretum and Healthy Communities of the Capitol Area have launched of a new StoryWalk, a collaborative project for young people here in Augusta. The StoryWalk features 18 stations and will showcase a rotation of stories used with the local Maine SNAP-Ed program as well as a selection from beloved Maine Children’s authors. The first […]
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Preservation commission receives federal grant
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission has received a grant award of $877,873 from the National Park Service for the 2023 federal fiscal year. These funds are appropriated from the Historic Preservation Fund and are used to support the program of the State Historic Preservation Office in Maine. This award was made contingent upon raising a […]
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Augusta officials consider short-term solutions to address concerns about homeless encampments
Local officials are focused on cleaning up areas where homeless people camp and on long-term solutions to address the crisis.
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Trail, train advocates vie for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick
Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.
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Augusta’s Independence Day celebration to kick off with parade
Events are planned throughout the day ending with the fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
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Court ‘blitz’ underway in effort to tackle backlog of criminal cases in Kennebec County
The caseload in Kennebec County courts is 67% higher than it was pre-pandemic, with 2,343 cases pending.
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With bagels and plenty of good schmear, Waterville eatery looks to expand into Augusta
Tiffany Lopes’ Sunrise Bagel has gained an ardent following after opening just two years ago in Waterville, and now she’s eyeing a second shop in Augusta.
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Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing to be offered in Augusta, Waterville June 27
MaineGeneral’s Horizon Program will conduct free HIV and Hepatitis C testing with same-day results on Tuesday, June 27, at Walgreens at 2007 North Belfast Ave. in Augusta, and at 210 Main St. in Waterville. This free testing is being conducted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in both locations as part of National HIV Testing […]
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Two injured in head-on collision on I-95 in Augusta
A motorist who was traveling the wrong way when involved in the crash is suspected of driving under the influence, police said.