Sensational encounters with rabid animals have been reported elsewhere in Maine, but few incidents have been noted here.
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As Augusta nears two-way traffic vote, dividing lines come in focus
Concerns over traffic congestion in Augusta’s Water Street area are up against a drive for downtown revitalization efforts.
Influx of arts, events in downtown Augusta signals new push for activity
Officials hope to draw more people downtown with riverfront concerts and other events, a new outdoor movie night, a growing number of large colorful murals and 6 new pieces of metal sculpture.
Kennebec Journal July 15 police log
Augusta area police reports for July 15, 2018.
Food trucks serving state workers on Augusta east campus
The new food trucks are open to passersby, but their main target audience is the roughly 750-strong state workforce on the site.
Central Maine police log for July 14
Augusta and Waterville area police reports for July 14, 2018.
Poutine one of many changes at Le Club Calumet’s celebration of Bastille Day
The celebration concluded on Saturday with a chicken barbecue and activities for children.
Authorities say unattended candle started fire at Augusta home
Firefighters and residents were able to stop the fire after it was reported Friday night at 13 Rolands Way.
Augusta police probe report of man who robbed motel with baseball bat
The robbery was reported around 1:30 a.m. Friday at the Super 8 motel, at 395 Western Ave.
Influx of cats, kittens, leads Augusta shelter to temporarily waive adoption fees
The Kennebec Valley Humane Society says it was hit this week with an influx of 38 new cats and kittens in just a 14-hour period.