Residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of borrowing $20.5 million to build a new police station on Willow Street.
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Bill to establish an eviction mediation program in Maine moves ahead
The House gave initial approval to L.D. 1508 Tuesday, and the House and Senate were expected to pass the amended bill this week.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
LifeFlight called for serious Augusta crash
The crash, which led to the closure of a section of Bangor Street, involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck.
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Maine Senate passes bill to reform political action committee finance laws
The bill would change laws governing how political action committees make payments to legislators who are connected to the PAC in a leadership role or as a primary fundraiser.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Juneteenth is declared an official state holiday in Maine
Maine joins a growing list of states to make June 19 an official holiday, although the closure of Maine state offices won’t start until next year.
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Police identify Oakland man killed during crash in Augusta Saturday
Patric Sherman, 58, of Oakland, died when his 2008 Yamaha was involved in a crash with an SUV in Augusta, police say.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta residents to decide whether to borrow $20.5 million to build new police station
Augusta Police officers say the current station, a former Navy building on Union Street, is in deplorable condition and bad for morale.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Cony High School graduates come together as a whole for the first time this year
The pandemic kept the Class of 2021 from having a traditional senior year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta officials ponder flag policy in response to LGBTQ Pride display request
The goal is to have a policy in place by next June, and in the shorter term, officials plan to issue a proclamation showing support for the gay community.
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MDA Assembles 200 cleaning and hygiene kits
MANCHESTER — The Maine Dental Association recently partnered with nonprofit organization Maine Needs to assemble and distribute 200 cleaning and hygiene kits to four sites. The association, through its donation campaign called Maine Needs a Smile, collected personal hygiene items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, and shampoo, and basic cleaning supplies, like laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, […]