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Trail, train advocates vie for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick

by Keith Edwards June 25, 2023June 26, 2023

Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.

Community, Kennebec Journal

Augusta’s Independence Day celebration to kick off with parade

June 24, 2023June 16, 2023

Events are planned throughout the day ending with the fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Court ‘blitz’ underway in effort to tackle backlog of criminal cases in Kennebec County

by Keith Edwards June 21, 2023June 22, 2023

The caseload in Kennebec County courts is 67% higher than it was pre-pandemic, with 2,343 cases pending.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized

With bagels and plenty of good schmear, Waterville eatery looks to expand into Augusta

by David Warren Morning Sentinel June 20, 2023June 21, 2023

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.

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing to be offered in Augusta, Waterville June 27

June 20, 2023June 13, 2023

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 […]

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Two injured in head-on collision on I-95 in Augusta

by Aryan Rai June 19, 2023June 19, 2023

A motorist who was traveling the wrong way when involved in the crash is suspected of driving under the influence, police said.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Augusta education officials say schools are full, with no room to grow

by Keith Edwards June 18, 2023June 19, 2023

The concern comes despite the fact that Augusta’s schools, with about 2,100 students, have far fewer students today than years ago.

Community

Cony High School lists class of 2023 awards, scholarships

June 18, 2023June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA — Cony Awards Assemblies and Class Day awards, prizes and scholarships presented. Alice Reynolds Scholarship: Avery Theriault Alison Rollins Lucas Scholarship: Jasper Parrilli Amy Buxton Nursing Scholarship: Azabell Assaf Arion Music Award for a deserving member of band: Ayanna Goonesekere Arion Music Award for a deserving member of chorus: Rose Shaw […]