Multiple law enforcement agencies are seeing an increased number of 911 hang-ups this year and are advising people who mistakenly alert emergency responders to stay on the line.
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Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta main break leaves a dozen of customers without water
Greater Augusta Utility District General Manager Brian Tarbuck said the break could be repaired by about 2 p.m. Friday.
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Augusta officials ordered home quickly demolished over safety concerns
The Augusta City Council is set to retroactively declare the building that was at 43 Patterson St. to be dangerous, after officials feared it could topple over onto neighboring property.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Man sentenced in federal court for Augusta area drug, gun deals
Rashaad McKinney, 28, was sentenced to 77 months in prison for his role as a “straw-purchaser,” paying drugs or cash for firearms.
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Augusta Nature Club to meet Feb. 26
Kennebec River restoration and the return of the alewives will be the topic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Solar power project to offer savings in Augusta, Kennebec County
The Greater Augusta Utility District, the city of Augusta and the Kennebec County commissioners have signed on to a deal to generate solar power.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
Gen. Farnham addresses military funding, veterans assistance in speech to Maine Legislature
The adjutant general of the Maine National Guard gave the State of the National Guard report Tuesday to a joint convention of the House and Senate in Augusta.
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Lithgow library to host three Bicentennial events in Augusta
Events are planned for Feb. 24, March 4 and 9.
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Third site may join debate over new Augusta police station location
City leaders, criticized for a lack of public input, to hold a public hearing Feb. 27 over the former Hannaford location on Willow Street just across Cony Street from Augusta City Center on the east side of the Kennebec River.