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.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
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.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta education officials say schools are full, with no room to grow
The concern comes despite the fact that Augusta’s schools, with about 2,100 students, have far fewer students today than years ago.
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Cony High School lists class of 2023 awards, scholarships
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 […]