Officials have begun a nine-month process to consider using the state-owned Lower Road rail corridor for a recreational trail that would pass through several central Maine communities.
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Augusta tech center recognizes October professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has announced its October Professionals of the Month, according to a news release from Stephanie Turgeon, Student Services coordinator. Casidy Tims from Readfield is a junior at Maranacook Community High School enrolled in the Certified Nursing Assistant program. She has enjoyed the hands-on aspects of the program, as well as the […]
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Judge denies alleged sex offender’s request for new lawyer in decade-old case
Eric Bard, formerly of Sidney, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for allegedly sexually assaulting a 4-year-old in 2011 and 2012. The conviction was later overturned, and he now faces a new trial.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Leader of new UMA presidential search pledges more transparency, but faculty remain hesitant
The search committee, lead by Roger Katz, will hold public listening sessions Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 in Bangor and Augusta, respectively, to gather feedback about what faculty, staff and community members would like to see in a president.
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Judge denies request to reduce $100,000 bail for former sheriff’s deputy charged with assault
Daniel Ross, 29, of West Gardiner was indicted in October on 15 charges alleging he abused and sexually assaulted his wife.
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‘Limited number’ of University of Maine at Augusta grades were changed following website glitch
Officials at the state university system are continuing to investigate the error that allowed nearly 250 students to have administrative access to the university’s grading system. No other campuses were impacted.
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Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers to perform at Augusta library
AUGUSTA — The Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers plan to hold a free holiday concert at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the Community Meeting Room at the Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. The group will perform a medley of holiday favorites. For more information, call 207-626-2415 or visit lithgowlibrary.org. Check out other upcoming […]
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Augusta society to host Victorian Tea Party Dec. 4
Society seeks help with decorating, serving, bringing treats.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta police cruiser was unlocked and running, with AR-15 rifle inside, when stolen, according to court documents
Kyle King, 27, who reportedly took the cruiser from the Augusta police station, contacted a dispatcher from the Shaw’s Plaza, where a Farmington family said it had a confrontation with him. There is no indication King attempted to use the rifle, which was secured with a gun lock.
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Residents, pets escape uninjured from Augusta house fire
Firefighters from several communities fought the blaze Sunday afternoon on Blueberry Hill Lane in Augusta.