The Augusta Conservation Commission is advocating for the removal, including with the use of pesticides, of invasive plants.
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors hosts driver appreciation event
Neighbors Driving Neighbors recently hosted a driver appreciation luncheon at the historic Viles House in Augusta. More than 15 drivers and guests had a buffet of home-cooked soups, salads and sandwiches, and homemade desserts, all provided by the organization’s board members. Vice President Sandy Colt welcomed everyone to the event and Executive Director Joe Austin […]
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Kennebec Valley United Way launches ’24 campaign with hike in early support
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley recently launched its 2024 fundraising season at a campaign kickoff breakfast with $1.2 million in early committed support, reflecting a more than 10% increase from last year’s event. This year’s fundraising efforts are led by Oakland-based couple TJ Smart of Milestone Funeral Partners and Kerry Smart of the […]
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Passenger killed in I-95 crash in Augusta identified as Brewer woman, 68
Police said Sari Ohmart was killed Friday afternoon in a five-vehicle crash after the SUV in which she was riding was hit from behind by a pickup truck near Exit 113.
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Maine Senate poses for panoramic photo at State House
Scott Perry takes photos of assembled members and staffers Tuesday in the Senate chamber of the Maine State House in Augusta.
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Maine man sent to South Carolina psychiatric facility to be released from state custody
Superior Court Justice Daniel Billings agreed to discharge Malcolm Moore, 50, from a state-run psychiatric hospital. Moore has been in state custody for more than 12 years after he was found not criminally responsible for stabbing his neighbor.
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Five-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Augusta leaves 1 dead, police say
The Friday evening wreck occurred as traffic was stopped because of a construction zone land closure, according to police.
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A bomb threat closed the Augusta Walmart for a couple hours Thursday
The Walmart Supercenter at 201 Civic Center Drive was evacuated Thursday afternoon following discovery of a threatening message at the store.
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Photos: UMA honors memory of 9/11 victims with procession, memorial
About 30 people took part in the walk of remembrance that began at the Randall Student Center and ended at the UMA 9/11 memorial, where there were painted bricks honoring the 2,977 victims. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
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Augusta’s Old Fort Western plans Fun, Frivolity, Libations
This annual tavern night fundraiser supports Fort Western’s educational programming.