The riverfront street had been closed since Jan. 13 as icy water from the Kennebec River flooded the area following an unexpected ice jam.
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Shoveling snow, building community motivate new volunteer group
Augusta volunteers shovel out walkways for those unable to shovel.
Augusta area business leaders celebrated at Kennebec Chamber awards
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce names its 2018 business leaders at annual Kenney Awards.
Augusta District Court building being razed
The property was purchased last month by Kennebec Savings Bank.
Icebreakers continue working way up Kennebec River
The four U.S. Coast Guard cutters, including a 140-foot vessel, hope to make it up to the bridge in Richmond this weekend after encountering thick ice near Chop Point in Woolwich.
‘Historical forest park’ eyed for land overlooking State House complex
The proposed plan for Augusta’s city-owned Howard Hill includes trails, scenic overlooks, parking and picnic areas, but it will need fundraising efforts.
Broken-down truck causes temporary closure of Interstate 95 off-ramps in Augusta
More information about what caused the breakdown on Civic Center Drive wasn’t available immediately from the police.
Flood warning re-issued for Kennebec as river continues to rise
Cold weather Wednesday night caused additional ice to flow downstream and accumulate in Augusta.
Augusta woman to be imprisoned 3 months for stealing mail
Amanda Wentzell was a retail clerk at the post office in Temple when the thefts occurred.
U.S. Coast Guard cutters begin imposing their will on Kennebec River
The Coast Guard will be back on the river Thursday with a 140-foot ice breaker to continue easing the pressure on the river north of Gardiner.