AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Park and Lands has announced that camping reservations begin in February. People can check out the State Park Campgrounds on the campground maps page at maine.gov, where one can print campground maps and view campsites on Google Earth. There are two planned reservation […]
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Augusta United Way chapter concludes ‘Unignorable’ campaign
The Campaign Celebration is set for 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Kennebec Valley Community Center’s Carter Hall, 92 Western Ave., Fairfield.
Warming center in Augusta to open for cold snap
The warming center at the Augusta Civic Center will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. this coming Monday through Wednesday so people may stay warm during the cold snap.
130 gather at State House to oppose second Trump term
The Augusta demonstration was part of a worldwide day of protest two days before the second inauguration of Donald Trump.
Maine Association of Realtors names new president
AUGUSTA — Jeff Harris has been selected to serve as president of the Maine Association of Realtors for 2025. Licensed since 2004, Harris joined family-owned Harris Real Estate in Farmington, which services traditional real estate sales in central and western Maine and auctions statewide. He has been a director for the Maine Association of Realtors […]
Albion man gets split verdict in sex case involving teen girl
Sean Eori, 44, was found guilty on three counts Friday but not guilty of others.
Augusta approves tax break for ‘beautiful’ new plaza project
The tax break is expected to help the $48.5 million proposal move forward at 60 Western Ave.
Central Maine snowmobilers face new, snowless normal
‘Down here in Kennebec County, I’m afraid our years are probably up,’ said Ernest Rice, longtime president of the Belgrade snowmobile club.
Music school opening, 3D printing class captured Jan. 10-17
Winter sports, Gerard’s Pizza and the Northeast Motorsports Expo and Trade Show also were among some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Augusta firefighter spending his vacation battling Southern California wildfires
Rich Beaudoin is among a group of 20 Maine firefighters helping to fight the deadly flames in the Los Angeles area.