The ceremony at the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Tuesday morning, unveiled the latest name to be added to the monument, Maine State Police Detective Benjamin J. Campbell.
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Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife relocating headquarters to downtown Augusta
Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is slated to move to 353 Water St. later this month, consolidating office and storage space for the state department.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Lilac on the River becomes downtown Augusta’s latest pop-up shop
Owner Kim Phinney says she planned the venture as a way to open a bakery and offer food to downtown workers and residents.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta chooses Portland architecture firm to design new police station
Port City Architecture has designed public safety facilities in Waterville, Sanford, Gorham, Berwick, Yarmouth and Falmouth.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Maine tribal leaders say Indigenous Peoples’ Day is call to action, reform
During a news conference at the State House on Monday, Wabanaki tribal leaders call for restoring sovereignty to tribal governments and criticize Gov. Janet Mills, saying she hasn’t done enough to restore tribal rights.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine to accept land conservation proposals for first time in 4 years
The administration of Gov. Janet Mills says $40 million is available under its rejuvenated Land for Maine’s Future program.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Shifting lines: Redistricting in Kennebec County splits its towns again
While all other counties are left intact when determining the boundaries of congressional districts, Kennebec County has been the only county in recent decades to be split when redrawing districts.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education, Uncategorized
School nurses report an uptick in angry parents and school districts have had to step in
Some schools districts remind parents that nurses are doing their job and should be treated “with kindness and respect,” while others turn to robocalls and email to limit verbal interactions.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Resource center recognizes victims of domestic abuse
Family Violence Project, the domestic violence resource center serving Kennebec and Somerset counties, invites the community to join in recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October. The organization, which provides a comprehensive array of services and programs to respond to those experiencing and affected by domestic abuse and violence, has collaborated with community-based task force […]
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Gardiner to continue city manager search after candidate withdraws
Mayor Patricia Hart said Thursday the city manager position will be advertised again after Christopher Ryan notified city officials he was withdrawing himself from consideration.