Following months-long delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, a Kennebec County grand jury indicted several people last week.
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Project Canopy announces grant recipients
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Maine Forest Service in Augusta has announced the recipients of the 2020 Project Canopy Assistance Grants. This longstanding grant program is designed to spur the development and implementation of community forestry projects and programs. Grants were awarded in two categories, to sixteen communities, and ranged in size […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine brings canceled field trip home to Lewiston Littles
While school activities came to an abrupt halt because of COVID-19, one special and long-awaited annual field trip for some young students in Lewiston came right to their front door, according to a news release from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine. “A letter for me!” an excited Abdikafi Abdikadir says while opening a hand-delivered […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Four arrested on drug charges after Augusta search
One Augusta resident and three New York City residents charged with trafficking in cocaine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Old Fort Western in Augusta open despite new world pandemic
City-owned fort, the oldest surviving wooden fort in the country, is open for tours, but not getting many visitors in pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
DNA identifies Augusta victim of 1968 California homicide
Genetic genealogy also identifies the now-deceased man who is suspected of killing Anita Louise Piteau, 26, who was from Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Sewage could provide data on COVID-19’s prevalence in Augusta area
The city of Augusta and the Greater Augusta Utility District are using a federal grant to have wastewater samples tested for the coronavirus.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Accident claims lives of Augusta, Smithfield women
Augusta police report that Kelsey Buckmore and Rachel Paquet died in the two-vehicle accident on Eastern Avenue.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Red Cross now offering antibody testing
The Red Cross is offering testing of all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies donated at their blood drives and donation centers, according to a news release from the United Way of Kennebec Valley in Augusta. Blood donors and the public could benefit from this insight, and by offering antibody testing, the Red […]
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Two people injured in Sunday crash in Augusta
Augusta police say Daniel Williams of Waterville and Melanie Heron of Sidney were taken to the hospital after they were struck by a turning vehicle near the State Route 3 and West River Road intersection.