This is not the first time the Augusta courthouse has experienced the major technical failure, which prevented proceedings from being electronically recorded and blocked lawyers’ ability to show evidence on monitors, says Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy, who is calling for the system to be replaced.
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Augusta library to host sound bath presentation Feb. 1
AUGUSTA — Erik Giguere, a sound healing practitioner, Reiki master teacher and natural health consultant, plans to give a sound bath presentation at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in the library’s Community Meeting Room at 45 Winthrop St. Sound bath is a deeply immersive, full body listening experience that intentionally uses sound to relax, balance […]
Local students make Southern New Hampshire University president’s list
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to the 2022 fall president’s list. They include Adrian Bates of Livermore Falls; Cassi Parker of Wayne; Kate Murphy and Kristina Waterhouse, both of Augusta; Cassaundra Bowie and Ariel Hall, both of Litchfield; Lacey York of China; Josiah Kearns of Winthrop; Lilly Reardon of Benton; and Talon Mosher and Ryan Wahl, both of […]
Victim testifies he thought he was going to die after Gardiner shooting
Caleb Trudeau testified Tuesday that Dylan Ketcham, who is on trial for murder and attempted murder, shot their friend Jordan Johnson then attacked him with machete in January of 2020.
Southern New Hampshire University names local dean’s list students
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University has named several local students to its 2022 fall dean’s list. They include Brandon Stinson of Augusta, Jessica Autieri of South China, Christina Belz of Winthrop, Patric Moore of Waterville, Crystal Hillman of Fairfield, Petra Sullivan of Vassalboro and Margaret Glapenske of Farmington. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point […]
Manchester man selected as Patriots difference maker
Mike Johnson volunteers at the Augusta Food Bank.
Kenney Awards to celebrate business accomplishments of business community in Kennebec Valley
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Kenney Awards returns to a live, formal event at the Augusta Civic Center on Friday, where members will honor award winners for their accomplishments.
Arts charter school eyes move to bigger campus in Augusta after outgrowing Sidney location
The Maine Arts Academy purchased the former Maine Veteran’s Home property for $3.25 million.
UMaine Augusta to display ‘Art of Assemblage’ exhibit through March 8
A gallery talk is set for Tuesday, Jan. 24, an opening reception Sunday, Jan. 29, and a Zoom panel discussion Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Augusta’s Ward 3 to cross Kennebec River, take part of Ward 4 in redistricting plan
The city must redrawn the boundaries between voting wards because it is out of compliance — by nine people — with state requirements.