Old Fort Western is set to open Saturday, May 28, for its 2022 tour season. This day is also the continuation of the 2022 The Year of the Fort celebration, and will highlight the Pilgrim Trading Post at Cushnoc, according to a news release from the fort. Regular fort hours will be 10 a.m. to […]
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Augusta councilors eye new plans for prioritizing affordable housing as top city goal
Goals for the year, just approved by the Augusta City Council, also include expanding ways to help people with substance use disorder, revitalizing Sand Hill, improving pedestrian safety, and solving the problem of Hatch Hill landfill filling up.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Shooting death of Lewiston man at Augusta towing company under investigation by police
Authorities said the shooting of Tyler Morin, 36, happened Friday morning at the Ready Road Services towing company.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man to serve 2 years in prison for assault of woman in vehicle
Christopher M. Good pleaded no contest to several charges, including reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and terrorizing in addition to the assault charges.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man who was shot last month by guard pleads not guilty to assault on federal official
Derik Broox Wight, 41, is being held by federal officials for allegedly attacking a security officer April 20 at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Car crashes into Circle K building in Augusta
The wreck on Wednesday left a hole in the Capitol Street building, which was covered up by plywood the next day.
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Auburn soldier makes top 10 in national marathon qualifier
Auburn native 1st Lt. Lucas Bourget, who came in 10th out of 308 competitors after finishing 75th just last year, is a member of the All National Guard Marathon Team that ran its annual qualifying race on May 2. The event was concurrent with the 45th running of the Lincoln Marathon in Nebraska. Bourget […]
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Maine Bicycle coalition to hold Women’s Ride June 4
The Women’s Ride is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, in at least 16 different communities across Maine, according to a news release from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. “After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback last year, we’re excited to bring back this statewide Women’s Ride format in 2022,” said Bicycle Coalition of Maine Event Director Colleen […]
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Child safety advocates look to keep heat on state agency throughout the summer
Advocates said Wednesday that they will keep pressuring state officials to reform practices and the culture within the state’s beleaguered child protection services.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
St. Michael School/Travis Mills Walk-A-Thon rescheduled to May 25
AUGUSTA — The St. Michael School and Travis Mills Walk-A-Thon has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 25. The event will be held at the school at 56 Sewall St. For weeks, students at St. Michael School in Augusta have gathered pledges from their families, friends, and community members. Garnering support is not difficult once potential […]