Unlike other companies that had permission to blast before new city regulations, Harold Warren Construction asked for permission after new city rules were adopted.
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Kennebec Journal Nov. 16 police log
Augusta area police reports for Nov. 16, 2017.
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Augusta forum emphasizes pedestrian safety
The forum was one of several being held after an uptick in the number of Maine pedestrians killed in traffic accidents.
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Spruce tree donated for Augusta holiday celebration
A tree lighting is scheduled for Nov. 25 and will include fireworks and visits with Santa Claus.
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Augusta church sponsoring food packing event Saturday
The Kennebec Community Church has partnered with Feed My Starving Children, a national nonprofit, to pack 100,000 meals for needy people in countries around the world.
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Gardiner, Augusta candidates announce plans to run for Legislature
Democrat Thom Harnett, in his third term as Gardiner mayor, seeks Rep. Gay Grant’s House seat; three-term Rep. Matthew Pouliot, a Republican, is running for the seat of Sen. Roger Katz.
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Augusta Food Bank delays opening new building because of October storm
The food bank on Mount Vernon Avenue will be more efficient for the more than 400 families who visit each month, organizers said.
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Human rights panel sides with employee in discrimination complaint
Members of the state agency say accusations that the owner of a redemption center targeted a man for his sexual orientation and disability are credible.
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New quarry blasting proposed at Augusta pit
The West River Road site is next to a pit that has drawn complaints from residents in the Grandview neighborhood.
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Augusta workers step up to take the wheel of plow trucks
Facing a shortage of drivers, the city has partnered with others to help workers get licenses.