Three medical marijuana retail stores to open, two on Western Avenue, one on Bangor Street, after councilors unanimously approve their licenses.
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Kennebec Journal Sept. 20 police log
Augusta area police reports for Sept. 20, 2019.
Connecticut man pleads not guilty to 12 counts of drug trafficking in Augusta
James Fulton, 37, indicted for allegedly selling Fentanyl, cocaine and heroin to confidential informant.
Run for the Trees — Run to End Hunger 5K Trail Run set for Sept. 28
AUGUSTA — Viles Arboretum and the Maine State Credit Union will host its Seventh annual Run for the Trees — Run to End Hunger 5K Trail Run, a timed trail run/walk, Saturday, Sept. 28, through Viles Arboretum, 53 Hospital St. The race will begin at 10 a.m. The cost is $25 for adults, $15 for […]
Registration opens for 2019-20 Poetry Out Loud
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission has opened registration for the 2019-20 Poetry Out Loud program. Poetry Out Loud is a student recitation contest that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking […]
Augusta Nature Club to meet Sept. 25
The Augusta Nature Club will hold its first luncheon of the season at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Capital Area Technical Center, 40 Pierce Drive. Danielle D’Auria, of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, will discuss the Great Blue Heron migration. The cost is $7. For reservation, call Heide Munro at 622-7395.
‘Finding Our Voices’ exhibit at University of Maine at Augusta lifts veil on domestic violence
Patrisha McLean found her voice after leaving an abusive marriage, and she wants to use it to help lift the shame and stigma that’s attached to victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Augusta Council to consider city’s first ever medical marijuana retail store licenses
City officials believe there are more medical marijuana businesses operating in Augusta than the three that have applied for licenses.
Domestic Abuse focus of Sept. 16 exhibit
Project started by renowned photojournalist Patrisha McLean.
Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.