Investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling southbound when it crashed into a guardrail, redirected back onto the highway and then struck the center pylon at the toll plaza, causing the vehicle to burst into flames.
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Augusta’s holiday celebrations take shape
This year, the Grinch and his faithful dog Max will be making appearances in person and on video at events starting with Friday’s tree lighting in Market Square.
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Augusta tree cutting sets stage for holiday celebrations
This will be the second winter holiday celebration of the COVID-19 pandemic, and city officials are offering up ways to take part in festivities based on “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” both in person and virtually.
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Interstate 95 crash kills 1 at West Gardiner toll plaza
When firefighters arrived at the fatal crash on Interstate 95 on Saturday, they found a single vehicle engulfed in flames.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Mount Vernon man, called ‘epitome of a pedophile’ by victim, sentenced to 6 years over sexual assault
Jeffrey D. Wiles sexually abused victim for several years, authorities said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Some meal efforts in the Augusta area underway while others on hold during 2nd pandemic Thanksgiving
Green Street Methodist Church will not have its annual event this year, but Maine School Administrative District 11 will continue its Thanksgiving basket drive tradition.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man allegedly assaults woman who gave him ride, tries to crash her vehicle
Christopher M. Good, 55, faces charges of assault and unlawful sexual touching following the Thursday incident, police said.
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Kennebec Behavioral Health to host fundraiser Dec. 4
A basket raffle, which includes a money bouquet raffle, begins Nov. 26.
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Augusta councilors vote to purchase Willow Street lot for new police station
Augusta will pay just under $2.4 million for the site, with a $900,000 payment from Hannaford helping fund the purchase.
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More than 8,000 Mainers have gotten health insurance through the state’s new marketplace
During the first 2 weeks of enrollment, a total of 8,278 Mainers signed up for health insurance coverage through Maine’s new marketplace.