Spending across county departments is proposed to increase by about 4% to $17.4 million, but it’s too soon to say what the impact on taxpayers across Kennebec County will be.
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Suspended Kennebec County official pleads no contest to sexual assault of female inmate
Initially charged with three counts of gross sexual assault, James Saucier, 60, of Belgrade pleads no contest to lesser charges related to incidents involving a female inmate he supervised.
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Photos: Augusta church holds dress rehearsal for Easter weekend showing of ‘Messiah’
The First United Pentecostal Church of Augusta is preparing its first rendition of “Messiah, an Easter Drama,” since the pandemic began. The musical can be seen Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. in the church at 15 Wilson St. in Augusta. All photos by Joe Phelan.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta student uses ‘principal power’ to help Ukraine people
When Natania Okoronkwo, a first grader at St. Michael School in Augusta, was informed she would get to serve as “principal for a day” on Tuesday, April 5, her first thought was to use her newfound “power” to effect positive change. “She decided to give everyone a dress down day for a donation of $2 […]
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta’s Colonial Theater secures $160,229 in historic preservation funds
The award, one of four given statewide, will pay for repairs to exterior doors and windows for the theater as part of an initiative to drive economic development in rural downtowns.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville woman pleads guilty to reduced charge in stabbing of two people
Jessica Byrn-Francisco pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct in court as part of a deal with the prosecution to drop felony-level charges.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Bail set at $7,500 for Randolph man arrested on drug charges after shooting
Eric C. Cooper, 35, arrested after an investigation into a shooting uncovers cocaine, fentanyl, cash and weapons, police say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Bail set at $1 million for Fairfield man charged with attempted murder in Waterville
Maurice Watkins-Cundiff, 29, appeared before a judge Monday in Augusta, during which prosecutors say he fired at least a dozen shots during a domestic dispute.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Maine hunger 5K walk to return, in person, April 23
AUGUSTA — The 2022 Feed ME 5K Walk to End Hunger in Maine, hosted by Maine State Credit Union, is planned as an in-person event scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the YMCA entrance of the Kennebec River Rail Trail. “Although it will be a lower-key version this year, we are excited to […]
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University to feature student artists with opening reception, annual exhibit
The opening reception is set for Saturday, April 9.