SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Three local students have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. Whitney Poplawski of Augusta earned an Award of Excellence at the university’s Leavitt School of Health. Brenda Ryder of Liberty earned an Award of Excellence at the university’s College of Business. Jim Savage of West Gardiner earned […]
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Chelsea man found not guilty of Pittston sexual assault
Defense attorneys for Jesse W. Morang said police failed to properly investigate the allegations against him.
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Rizzo Mattson, REALTORS welcomes new agent
Matthew Burnham, a lifelong resident of the Boothbay region who was as a lobsterman for 17 years while also building and remodeling homes, has joined Augusta-based Rizzo Mattson, REALTORS as a sales agent. “As Rizzo Mattson, REALTORS celebrates 40 years of real estate service throughout Maine, we are delighted to bring onboard someone of Matthew’s […]
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Augusta library seeks puzzles for fundraiser March 31, April 1
The event will support the Friends of Lithgow Library Puzzle + Pie Sale.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Near-record sale in Augusta puts large office building in new hands
The Central Maine Commerce Center changed hands earlier this month for $18.5 million, the largest commercial real estate transaction in the Augusta area since 2019.
Posted inMaine, News
Gov. Mills orders state offices closed Thursday because of storm
The storm is expected to affect visibility and road conditions, making for challenging commutes on Thursday morning and evening.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta tech center names January professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has named its January professionals of the month. Joseph Barnard of Augusta is a senior at Cony High School enrolled in the Plumbing and Heating program. He said he was nervous when he first started the program, but is so glad he stuck with it. He finds the work-like environment in […]
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UMaine professor to be inducted into Maine Women’s Hall of Fame
Sandra L. Caron, Ph.D. — professor of family relations and human sexuality at the University of Maine, as well as a therapist and author — is the 2023 inductee into the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame. Caron is scheduled to be inducted in a ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in the Farber Forum […]
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Back-to-back storms expected to bring nearly a foot of snow across central Maine
The National Weather Service says snow will begin falling late Wednesday night, bringing 6-8 inches of snow to the Augusta and Waterville area by Thursday, while a second snowstorm is expected to bring an estimated 2-4 inches of snow on Friday.
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Augusta City Council approves increasing fees by 15% at landfill used by residents of several area municipalities
Officials are looking to put away funds to help pay for the potential vertical expansion of the landfill, which could cost about $20 million and extend the landfill’s lifetime by 12 to 15 years.