Last week’s cold snap froze many water bodies, but this week’s warming temperatures could leave ice dangerously thin.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta woman’s faith drives her to work on social justice issues
Nancy Fritz has been guided by her beliefs to take on advocacy for homeless people, domestic violence victims and children with special needs.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
After temporarily closing a year ago, Togus VA dialysis center seeks nurse manager to reopen
Old equipment has been moved out of center and will be replaced with new machines when the center reopens. A date for that reopening has yet to be set.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
No accidents but parking a concern since Augusta downtown traffic went two-way
The traffic flow in downtown Augusta, converted this summer to two-way traffic after being one-way for 75 years, is getting mixed reviews so far.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Boston man resentenced after court dismisses a 2014 firearms charge in Minot home invasion
PORTLAND — Ishmael Douglas has re-pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to commit a robbery in a home invasion and robbery in Minot in 2014 and has been resentenced to fewer years, after the court dismissed a firearms charge. In 2016, Douglas pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a robbery and using a […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Former Bread of Life official indicted on sex assault charges
Father and son from LaGrange also indicted for allegedly trafficking drugs in Waterville, after police seized Oxycodone, guns and cash.
Posted inCommunity
Neighbors Driving Neighbors honor volunteers
On Dec. 6, at the Viles House in Augusta, Neighbors Driving Neighbors held a festive event to honor its volunteers. Both volunteer drivers and board members were recognized with a luncheon and a program, according to a news release from the NDN. At the event, Board President and co-founder Dan Onion shared information to highlight […]
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South Parish church to host Christmas dinner Dec. 25 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — A free Christmas dinner will be provided from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, Christmas Day, at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. All are welcome to enjoy a full turkey dinner and fellowship. Please share this invitation with others. Those unable to come to the church and who would […]
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Commentary: Proposed Maine local option tax would be a losing proposition
Border-county businesses would forfeit sales, and taxpayers in most of the state’s municipalities would see little benefit.