A new proposal to build ‘workforce housing’ is meant to help address a shortage of affordable rental units in the city.
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Rebecca Wyke named new UMA president
Wyke, a former interim president at the university, takes over July 1 for James Conneely, who resigned unexpectedly in April.
Augusta to remove Mayfair sidewalk residents blame for flooding, drainage problems
City officials are hoping that restoring the street to its earlier configuration will eliminate the flooding problem.
Augusta school board race draws four write-in candidates
Voters on Tuesday will need to know how to spell the name of their favorite school board candidate when they head to the polls.
New Jersey man pleads guilty to 2014 drug trafficking charges in Augusta
Jury selection in Otis Tosen’s case had been scheduled for Thursday at the Capital Judicial Center.
Faith community stands with immigrants in Augusta
At a State House rally Wednesday, clergy and religious leaders declared their support and solidarity with immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers.
Kennebec Journal June 7 police log
Augusta area police reports for June 7, 2017.
Augusta business owners say proposed secondhand shop rules go too far
Police proposed changes to city regulations to help solve theft cases.
Augusta father ordered to take parenting class after 2-year-old nearly drowns in Kennebec River
The boy was found floating facedown last Sept. 16 in the river; he has recovered since then.
New UMA president expected by end of week
The new UMA president will take over after June 30 for James Conneely, who resigned in April less than two years after being named the school’s fourth president since September 2014.